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Hydrozoans primarily move using a combination of pulsing contractions of their bell-shaped medusa stage and by utilizing their tentacles for propulsion. In their polyp form, they can extend and contract their body to glide along surfaces or use a form of locomotion called "somersaulting." Additionally, some hydrozoans can also drift with ocean currents. Overall, their movement is largely passive, relying on water flow for dispersal.

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