Differentiate between: Polyp and Medusa.
(N/A)
| Polyp | Medusa |
|---|---|
| $(1)$ Polyps are sessile and resemble a cylindrical stalk with mouth and tentacles. | $(1)$ Medusae are free-floating,umbrella-like structures with tentacles. |
| $(2)$ Polyps reproduce asexually by budding. | $(2)$ Medusae reproduce sexually by liberating gametes into the water. |
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