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(C) Metagenesis (alternation of generation) is a phenomenon observed in certain cnidarians where the organism exists in two distinct body forms: the s

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(C) Metagenesis (alternation of generation) is a phenomenon observed in certain cnidarians where the organism exists in two distinct body forms: the sessile,cylindrical $polyp$ form and the free-swimming,umbrella-shaped $medusa$ form.In this process,polyps produce medusae asexually,and medusae produce polyps sexually.Among the given options,$Physalia$ (Portuguese man-of-war) is a member of the class $Hydrozoa$ that exhibits this phenomenon.$Hydra$ exists only in the polyp form,while $Adamsia$ and $Meandrina$ exist primarily in the polyp form.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$P$. Brain coral	$I$. Adamsia
$Q$. Portuguese man-of-war	$II$. Meandrina
$R$. Sea anemone	$III$. Hydra
$S$. Hydra	$IV$. Gorgonia
$T$. Sea fan	$V$. Physalia
$U$. Sea pen	$VI$. Pennatula

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Match the following columns:
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$P$. Brain coral $I$. Adamsia
$Q$. Portuguese man-of-war $II$. Meandrina
$R$. Sea anemone $III$. Hydra
$S$. Hydra $IV$. Gorgonia
$T$. Sea fan $V$. Physalia
$U$. Sea pen $VI$. Pennatula

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