Which of the following body forms in Cnidaria is typically sessile and reproduces asexually?
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Correct answer: Sessile polyp
The polyp is the cylindrical, sessile stage in the cnidarian life cycle. It typically reproduces asexually by budding or fission, often giving rise to the free-swimming medusa stage that reproduces sexually.
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