Is Coelenterates a Invertebrate?

any invertebrate animal of the phylum Coelenterata, including the hydras, jellyfishes, sea anemones, and corals, characterized by a single internal cavity serving for digestion, excretion, and other functions and having tentacles on the oral end.

How are Coelenterates different from invertebrates?

coelenterate. ... an aquatic invertebrate animal of the phylum Cnidaria (formerly Coelenterata), which includes jellyfishes, corals, and sea anemones. They are distinguished by having a tube- or cup-shaped body.

Are cnidarians invertebrates?

Cnidarians are aquatic invertebrates. They have tissues and radial symmetry. They also have tentacles with stingers. There are two cnidarian body plans: the polyp and the medusa.