Explain briefly why Cnidarians are considered to be polymorphs.
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Now, what does it mean to be a polymorph? It means to have multiple forms or shapes. So, why are Cnidarians considered to be polymorphs? It's because they have different body forms throughout their life cycle. For example, a jellyfish starts as a tiny larva, Show more…
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