Coelenterate without medusoid stage in life cycle is

Obelia

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Aurelia

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Physalia

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Metridium

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Solution

The correct option is D Metridium
The genus Metridium consists of Plumose anemone or Sea Anemone has a life cycle devoid of the medusa stage. Egg $\to$ Planula $\to$ Polyp $\to$ Young Polyp $\to$ Adult sea anemone. While medusa is the free-swimming, umbrella-shaped form, polyp refers to the sessile nature. Which is seen over here.
So, the correct answer is 'Metridium'.

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