Noun
The word is derived from medusa
of Medusa
Source: Webster's dictionaryA few omit the planula, polyp and ephyra phases and produce new medusae directly from eggs. Source: Internet
A few species can produce new medusae by budding directly from the medusan stage. Source: Internet
Hydrozoan polyps only bud, while the medusae of some hydrozoans can divide down the middle. Source: Internet
Sperm fertilize eggs which develop into larval planulae, become polyps, bud into ephyrae and then transform into adult medusae. Source: Internet
Instead, these species rely on their medusae to extend their ranges. Source: Internet
The medusae are initially microscopic, and may take years to reach sexual maturity. Source: Internet