What is the process called when cnidarians exist in both polyp and medusa forms?

What is the process called when cnidarians exist in both polyp and medusa forms?
  1. Alternation of generation
  2. Metamorphosis
  3. Metagenesis
  4. None of the above

Solution

Cnidarians that exist in both polyp and medusa forms exhibit alternation of generation, where polyps produce medusae asexually and medusae form the polyps sexually.

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