NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyAnimal KingdomPractice
Metagenesis is seen in:
Options
- ASycon
- BAurelia
- CLocusta
- DObelia
Correct answer
D. Obelia
Step-by-step solution
Cnidarians exhibit two basic body forms called polyp and medusa. The former is a sessile and cylindrical form like Hydra, Adamsia, etc. whereas, the latter is umbrella-shaped and free-swimming like Aurelia or jelly fish. Those cnidarians which exist in both forms exhibit alternation of generation (metagenesis), i.e., polyps produce medusae asexually and medusae form the polyps sexually (e.g., Obelia ).