"False Hydra"


Introduction:

Hydra's exterior composition: Hydra's flexible, extremely cylindrical form. The torso has an open end on one side and a covered end on the other. The closed extremity is connected to something, and the exposed end contains the orifice. The body measures 10 to 30 mm in length and 1 mm in width, and it is flat. The hypostem, the backbone, and the legs are the three major body sections of an adult aphid.





The free, contorted, short, contractile-expandable extremity of the body is known as the

 (a). Hypostem : A spherical opening is located at its peak.

Food is consumed, and any leftover portions are ejected from the mouth.

(b) Body: The body is the area that extends from the hypostome to the tip of the foot. These components are included in it.

1. Karshika: Around the base of the hypostome are 5-8 thin, contractile-extensible, slightly longer than body, and hollow thread-like karshika. Numerous tiny nematocyst batteries that resemble tumors can be found on Karshika's exterior wall. A variety of nematocyst species are present in each cell.

Functions: Nematocysts and nematocysts work together to gather sustenance, move around, and defend themselves.

2. Buds: In the summer, one or more developing or fully-grown buds can be seen from almost the center region of the body, provided sustenance is accessible and the climate is appropriate.

Function: New members are born from each blossom. One of  Hydra's asexual birthing methods is mukulodagam.

3. Genus: In the top half of the stalk during winter and winter, there may be one or more angular spermatozoa and one or more round ovules, while in the lower half, there may be temporary genitalia.

They participate in reproductive development.

(c) Foot disc: This rounded, flattened component is found at the body's border. 

Work:

1. A sticky sap released from the animal's soles helps it cling to a surface.

2. By generating bubbles, assists in keeping the animal aloft.

3. They use the cells that make up their pedicles to execute sliding motions.

Conclusion:

The hydra, an intriguing freshwater mammal from the hydra family, is distinguished by its capacity for bodily part regeneration. Even though it is tiny, it has a big effect on the ecosystem and is vital to the food chain. Despite the fact that some people might view it as a nuisance because of how intrusive it is, more study of the hydra may reveal new information about how it regenerates and even result in advances in medicine.


 

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