Lab 3 - Obelia (Polyp) Flashcards

1
Q

Polyp specialized for food acquisition

A

Hydranth (feeding polyp)

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2
Q

Elevated mound of tissue that expands or contracts to regulate size of mouth opening

A

Hypostome

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3
Q

Polyp specialized for reproduction

A

Gonangium (reproductive polyp)

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4
Q

Product of asexual reproduction; medusae will be released from the gonangium when mature and will produce either sperm or eggs, which fuse with the respective gamete forming a zygote that will develop into a new polyp

A

Medusa buds

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5
Q

Product of asexual reproduction; medusae will be released from the gonangium when mature and will produce either sperm or eggs, which fuse with the respective gamete forming a zygote that will develop into a new polyp

A

Coenosarc

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6
Q

Translucent outer covering of organism; serves protective function

A

Perisarc

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