medusae

Noun

The word is derived from medusa

Meaning

of Medusa

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Examples

A 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

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