Which Type of Polymorphic Pattern Is Shown by Obelia?

Obelia shows polymorphism in which the polyps are for feeding the colony, blastostyles for budding and medusae for disseminating gametes.

What is polymorphism in Obelia?

appearance of the same species in more than one type of individuals which differ in the form and function from one another is known as polymorphism. ... obelia Colony also shows polymorphism and division of labour between polyp and Medusa forms.

What is Obelia polyp?

Obelia is a genus of hydrozoans, a class of mainly marine and some freshwater animal species that have both polyp and medusa stages in their life cycle. Hydrozoa belongs to the phylum Cnidaria, which are aquatic (mainly marine) organisms that are relatively simple in structure. Obelia is also called sea fur.