Question

What is polymorphism and explain it with the example of obelia colony

Answer 1

may be defined as the “phenom­enon of existence of different physiological and

morphological forms represented by an extensive range of variation within a

single species”. In simple terms it can be defined as the existence of zooids in different forms

and functions within a single species.

Obelia

shows polymorphism in the following:

1.     Polyps are for feeding the colony

2.    Blastostyles for budding

3.    Medusae for disseminating gametes

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