Jellyfish release the egg and sperm into the sea. The fertilized egg settles down on the sea floor and grows into a polyp. When

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Jellyfish release the egg and sperm into the sea. The fertilized egg settles down on the sea floor and grows into a polyp. When

polyps bud, they form a medusa, which develops into the jellyfish. What is this process of reproduction called? . . A. Segmentation . B. Alternation of generations . C. Fertilization

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crimeas [40] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-25T19:30:33+03:00

The process of reproduction among jellyfish when they release the egg and sperm into the sea, then when it is fertilized, it settles down on the sea floor and grows into a polyp is called fertilization. The correct answer would be option C. In the adult or medusa stage of a jellyfish, they reproduce sexually by releasing the egg and sperm into the water forming a planula.