An example of a cnidarian where the medusa body plan is the dominant form is the jellyfish, specifically species like the moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita). In these organisms, the medusa stage is the sexually reproductive phase, allowing for widespread dispersal and reproduction in the water column. The polyp stage is typically reduced and often occurs in less prominent forms, such as during early life stages.
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