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The characteristic larva of phylum coelenterata is
The characteristic larva of phylum coelenterata is
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The correct option is A Planula
Planula is a free living or crawling type of larvae. This larvae is commonly found in many species of Coelenterates. The planula body is cylindrical in shape or egg-shaped. The body bears numerous cilia which are used for locomotion. There are other types of larvae like ephyra, hydrula and scyphistoma. Planulae are produced by the polyp form in sea anemones and other anthozoans and by the medusa form in most other cnidarians. Thus, the correct answer is option A.
Planula is a free living or crawling type of larvae. This larvae is commonly found in many species of Coelenterates. The planula body is cylindrical in shape or egg-shaped. The body bears numerous cilia which are used for locomotion. There are other types of larvae like ephyra, hydrula and scyphistoma. Planulae are produced by the polyp form in sea anemones and other anthozoans and by the medusa form in most other cnidarians.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.
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