Difference between Medusa and Polyp
Difference between Medusa and Polyp are in tabular form below –
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Medusa |
Polyp |
Definition |
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1. | A type Cnidarian that has thick body wall with bell shape, dangling tentacles and free swimming form, this is known as Medusa. | A type of Cnidarian that has sessile form, vase shape, thin body wall and pointing up tentacles, this is known as Polyp. |
Velum |
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2. | In the medusa organisms, velum is present. | In the polyp organisms, velum is present. |
Organisms |
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3. | Medusa organisms are free swimming organisms. | Polyp organisms are sessile organisms. |
Sense organs |
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4. | In the organisms of medusa, bases of eight adradial tentacles contain statocysts. | Organisms of polyp do not have sense organs. |
Shape and presence |
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5. | Body of medusa is saucer-shaped and organisms are present in open waters. | Body of polyp is cylindrical in structure and seen attached to rocks with water mark. |
Reproduction |
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6. | Reproduction of medusa occurs sexually by the gametes. | Reproduction of polyp occurs asexually by the budding. |