Types of Polymorphic Variabilities in Siphonophora | Polymorphism
The following points highlight the two main types of polymorphic variabilities in Siphonophora. 1. Modifications of the Polyp: A. Gastrozooids or Trophozooids or Nutritive Zooids: Characters: 1. It is like a typical polyp (Fig. 12.34A,B). 2. Each gastrozooid is a cylindrical and funnel-shaped body with a large mouth. 3. Presence of a well-formed coelenteron. 4. A single long contractile and [...]