what are the characteristics of cnidaria
Characteristics of Phylum Coelenterata(CNIDARIA). Phylum coelenterata characteristics. 1. Dipoblastic body with two layers of cells, outer layer called ectoderm or epidermis and the inner layer known as the endoderm or gastrodermis. 2. Phylum coelenterata characteristics is they have a single opening into the body which acts as both the mouth and anus which functions in taking food and expelling wastes.