Which of the following describes the nervous system of a Cnidarian?
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Correct answer: A decentralized nerve net
Cnidarians possess a simple nerve net at the base of the epidermis and gastrodermis. There is no central brain, allowing the animal to respond to stimuli from any direction.
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