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(D) The tentacles in $Cnidarians$ are specialized structures equipped with $cnidoblasts$ (stinging cells). These tentacles perform multiple vital func

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(D) The tentacles in $Cnidarians$ are specialized structures equipped with $cnidoblasts$ (stinging cells). These tentacles perform multiple vital functions: $1$. $Defense$: They protect the organism from predators. $2$. $Anchorage$: They help the organism attach to the substrate or surface. $3$. $Capture  of  prey$: They are used to paralyze and capture prey using the toxins released by the $cnidoblasts$. Therefore, all the given options are correct functions of the tentacles.

$a$. Pennatula	$1$. Brain coral
$b$. Meandrina	$2$. Sea-fan
$c$. Gorgonia	$3$. Sea-pen
$d$. Adamsia	$4$. Sea-anemone

What are the functions of the tentacles in Phylum $Cnidaria$ (Coelenterata)?

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Match the following columns:
$a$. Pennatula $1$. Brain coral
$b$. Meandrina $2$. Sea-fan
$c$. Gorgonia $3$. Sea-pen
$d$. Adamsia $4$. Sea-anemone

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