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Obelia is

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Sedentary
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Attached but capable of locomotion
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Motile
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Free floating
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Solution

The correct option is D Sedentary

Obelia undergo a typical Cnidarian life cycle with polyp and medusa satge alternating. The planula stage live in a free-swimming stage for some time but subsequently attach themselves to a solid surface. The polyp develops and reaches adault stage whilst being attached/ sedentary. So, the correct asnwer is 'Sedentary'.


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