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Question
Distinguish between polyp and medusa.
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Solution
| Polyp | Medusa |
| It is the non-motile form of cnidarians. | It is the free-swimming or motile form of cnidarians. |
| It has a cylindrical body. | It has an umbrella-like body. |
| It reproduces asexually. | It reproduces by sexual reproduction. |
| Examples: sea pen, red coral | Examples: Jellyfish, Rhizostoma |
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