Polyps live in many underwater habitats. There are both fresh and salt water species. The most well known polyps are the individual animals that create coral reefs, which are generally found in shallow, tropical seas.
Where do polyps live
Jellyfish protect their polyps primarily through a mutualistic relationship with them. The adult jellyfish provide a mobile habitat for the polyps, which are the larval stage of jellyfish, allowing them to evade predators and access food sources in the water column. Additionally, the stinging cells (nematocysts) of the jellyfish can deter potential threats to the polyps, offering an extra layer of protection. This symbiotic relationship enhances the survival chances of both life stages.
Corals are organisms that live in colonies of polyps and secrete an exoskeleton of calcium carbonate. These structures form the framework of coral reefs, providing habitat for a diverse array of marine life.
what are soft polyps.
small polyps
They are polyps in children
Soft polyps and hard polyps are not the same. Soft polyps, also known as pedunculated polyps, have a stalk and typically have a softer consistency. Hard polyps, also known as sessile polyps, do not have a stalk and are firmly attached to the tissue. Both types of polyps can be precancerous or cancerous and require medical evaluation and possibly removal.
Spinal polyps
Sponges are not parasitic. Where as polyps.
Polyps are radially symmetrical.
Multiple polyps are common
Yes, Coral Polyps are herbivores.