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What is a medusoid form?

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A medusoid is a Cnidarians:

An invertebrate of the phylum Cnidaria (formerly Coelenterata)

Coelenterates include the hydra, jellyfishes, sea anemones, and corals

The medusoid is one of the 2 forms, the other is the polyp.

having a saclike body with a single opening (mouth), which occurs in polyp and medusa forms.

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