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Jelly fish is placed in which class of coelenterata

A

Hydrozoa

B

Scyphozoa

C

Anthozoa

D

None of these

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Organism**: The question asks about jellyfish, specifically its classification within the coelenterates (now known as cnidarians). 2. **Scientific Name**: The scientific name of the jellyfish commonly referred to is *Aurelia aurita*. 3. **Phylum Classification**: Jellyfish belong to the phylum Cnidaria. This phylum includes various aquatic organisms that have specialized cells called cnidocytes, which are used for capturing prey. 4. **Class Identification**: Within the phylum Cnidaria, jellyfish are classified under the class Scyphozoa. This class primarily includes the true jellyfish. 5. **Reviewing Options**: The question may provide multiple-choice options. Here, we analyze the options: - Option 1: Hydrozoa - This class includes organisms like Hydra and polyps, which are not jellyfish. - Option 2: Scyphozoa - This is the correct class for jellyfish. - Option 3: Anthozoa - This class includes sea anemones and corals, which are also not jellyfish. 6. **Conclusion**: Based on the classification, the correct answer is that jellyfish belong to the class Scyphozoa. **Final Answer**: Jellyfish is placed in the class Scyphozoa. ---
**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Organism**: The question asks about jellyfish, specifically its classification within the coelenterates (now known as cnidarians). 2. **Scientific Name**: The scientific name of the jellyfish commonly referred to is *Aurelia aurita*. 3. **Phylum Classification**: Jellyfish belong to the phylum Cnidaria. This phylum includes various aquatic organisms that have specialized cells called cnidocytes, which are used for capturing prey. ...
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