| V. Feeding and Digestion |
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| • | Mostly suspension feeders |
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| • | Tentacles (using cnidocytes) catch |
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| particulate matter/small animals |
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| • | Material drawn into G.V.C. |
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| • | Extracellular digestion with phagocytosis |
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| and pinocytosis (also for DOM) |
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| • | Mouth/anus - one opening |
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| • | Ctenophores have anal canals and anal |
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| pores |
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