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Is a free swimming form of a cnidarian called a polyp?
No, a free swimming form of a cnidarian is called a medusa. Polyps are typically attached to a substrate and have a cylindrical body with a mouth surrounded by tentacles at one end. Medusae have a bell-shaped body with tentacles hanging down.
What cnidarian body form is specialized for swimming?
The cnidarian body form specialized for swimming is the medusa. Medusas are typically bell-shaped and have tentacles hanging down, allowing them to pulsate and propel themselves through the water. This form is often associated with the adult stage of jellyfish, which are well-known examples of swimming cnidarians. In contrast, the polyp body form is usually sessile and attached to a substrate.
What is a bowl shaped cnidarian that is adapted for swimming?
A bell-shaped cnidarian adapted for swimming is known as a medusa. Medusae have a jelly-like, umbrella-shaped body with tentacles hanging down and are capable of free-swimming movements in the water. They are typically the adult form of cnidarians, with the polyp form being the stationary phase in the life cycle.
Structure of a cnidarian which contains stinging cells?
Cnidarians have simple structure; a blind ended gut, tentacles, a pharynx and several other minor organs, and gonads.
What is a form of cnidarian that swims through water?
Medusae
What kind of form of a cnidarian attaches to a surface?
Polyp
What is the free floating body form of Cnidarian a?
Medusa
What is attached body form of Cnidarian?
polyp
What is a form of cnidarian that attaches to a surface?
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What form of a cnidarian that attaches to a surface?
a crazy guy named Steve
What is a form cnidarian that attaches to a surface?
a crazy guy named Steve
Where is the spores located on a mushroom?
The form under the top of the mushroom.
