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(B) The phylum $Cnidaria$ (also known as $Coelenterata$) is characterized by the presence of specialized cells called $Cnidoblasts$ or $Cnidocytes$.Th

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(B) The phylum $Cnidaria$ (also known as $Coelenterata$) is characterized by the presence of specialized cells called $Cnidoblasts$ or $Cnidocytes$.These cells contain stinging capsules known as $nematocysts$, which are used for anchorage, defense, and capturing prey.$Flame$ $cells$ are characteristic of Phylum $Platyhelminthes$ (excretion).$Polymorphism$ is seen in some $Cnidarians$ but is not the defining characteristic of the entire phylum.$Hermaphroditism$ is found in various phyla and is not a unique feature of $Cnidaria$.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$P$. Brain coral	$I$. Adamsia
$Q$. Portuguese man-of-war	$II$. Meandrina
$R$. Sea anemone	$III$. Hydra
$S$. Hydra	$IV$. Gorgonia
$T$. Sea fan	$V$. Physalia
$U$. Sea pen	$VI$. Pennatula

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$P$. Brain coral $I$. Adamsia
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