Lab 3 - Obelia (Polyp)

Question 1

Polyp specialized for food acquisition

Answer 1

Hydranth (feeding polyp)

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Hypostome

Question 3

Polyp specialized for reproduction

Answer 3

Gonangium (reproductive polyp)

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Medusa buds

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Coenosarc

Question 6

Translucent outer covering of organism; serves protective function

Answer 6

Perisarc