Why are jellyfish called medusa?

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Medusa:
Jellyfish are said to have a very complex life cycle.
Medusa is known as the sexual phase that produces planula larvae leading to its dispersal widely & then entering sedentary polyp phase before reaching the sexual maturity.

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