Passage I Cnidarians, a phylum of aquatic animals including…

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Pаssаge I Cnidаrians, a phylum оf aquatic animals including jellyfish and sea anemоnes, utilize a gastrоvascular cavity for both digestion and nutrient distribution. This cavity also serves as a hydrostatic skeleton, providing structural support through fluid pressure. Scientists conducted a study to observe how the volume of the gastrovascular cavity and the concentration of digestive enzymes change during a 24-hour feeding cycle in a specific species of anemone (Actiniaria sp.).Time (Hours)Feeding StatusCavity Volume (mL)Enzyme Concentration (mg/L)0Pre-feeding12.05.22Post-feeding28.514.88Digestion22.025.116Distribution15.510.324Waste Expulsion11.54.8According to the data provided in Table 1, which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the feeding status and the physiological state of the anemone?

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