What is a soft bodied organism related to jellyfish and sea anemones?

Here's why:

* Phylum Cnidaria: All three organisms (jellyfish, sea anemones, and corals) belong to the phylum Cnidaria. This means they share certain characteristics like stinging cells called nematocysts, radial symmetry, and a simple body structure.

* Polyps: Corals are made up of tiny, individual animals called polyps. These polyps are similar in structure to sea anemones. They have a soft body and a ring of tentacles around a central mouth.

* Hard Skeleton: While coral polyps themselves are soft, they often build a hard, external skeleton made of calcium carbonate. This skeleton forms the coral reefs we see.

So, although corals have a hard skeleton, the individual organisms within the colony (the polyps) are soft-bodied and closely related to jellyfish and sea anemones.