Economic importance of coelentrata

Phylum coelenterate has been divided into phylum cnidaria and phylum ctenophora. They are important because many medicines are created using material from each phylum.

For instance, scientists have discovered many chemical compounds in Cnidarians that can be used to treat cancer and other illnesses.

   

All species of coral are also Cnidarians. They provide an important habitat for a huge number of commercially fished species, including crustaceans and other invertebrates, fish, algae, seaweed and more. These coral reefs also have a huge economic impact due to tourism as well.

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