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Polyps Medusae Cnidarians Exist Forms Exhibit Alternation Generation (Metagenesis

Cnidarians that exist in both forms exhibit alternation of generation (Metagenesis), where polyps produce medusae asexually and medusae form polyps sexually (e.g., Obelia).

Cnidários com ambas as formas exibem alternância de geração (metagênese), onde pólipos produzem medusas assexuadamente e medusas formam pólipos sexualmente (ex: Obelia).

Text 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).

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