NEET Biology question

Which of the following exhibits metagenesis?

(A)*Hydra*
(B)*Adamsia*
(C)*Aurelia*
(D)*Obelia*Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

*Obelia*, a colonial hydrozoan, exhibits metagenesis (alternation of generations): its attached, asexually budding polyp generation gives rise to a free-swimming medusa generation, which in turn reproduces

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