Which of the following is the free swimming larva of coelenterates?

Amphiblastula

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There is no larval stage in the life cycle of coelenterates

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Trochophore

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Planula

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Solution

The correct option is D
Planula

In coelenterates, the zygote forms the planula larva which swims, settles and grows into a sessile polyp.

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