Jellyfish release the egg and sperm into the sea. The fertilized egg settles down on the sea floor and grows into a polyp. When polyps bud, they form a medusa, which develops into the jellyfish. What is this process of reproduction called?

A. Segmentation
B. Alternation of generations
C. Fertilization

Question

Jellyfish release the egg and sperm into the sea. The fertilized egg settles down on the sea floor and grows into a polyp. When polyps bud, they form a medusa, which develops into the jellyfish. What is this process of reproduction called? 
 
A. Segmentation 
B. Alternation of generations  
C. Fertilization

anonymous · Answer

Separate  gametes are formed so their fusion should called fertilization... i think so...

anonymous · Answer

Fertilisation is just one part of the process that this question is alluding to, and it's a standard part of sexual reproduction. But what do you think makes jellyfish reproduction special?

blues · Answer

To add to @Calliope's superb hint, the given info tells you there are two distinct forms in the jellyfish's life cycle: a polyp which lives attached to the sea floor or a rock and a medusa (mini jellyfish) which is free swimming.

anonymous · Answer

i think its A:D