AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Asexual reproduction is either by fragmentation (in which a piece of the sponge breaks off and develops into a new individual), or budding (an outgrowth from the parent that eventually detaches).

Detailed explanation-2: -Asexual reproduction in sponges occurs as a variety of mechanisms, including budding, fragmentation and gemmulation [1].

Detailed explanation-3: -Sponges can reproduce asexually. A remarkable property of sponges is that they regenerate when they are cut into pieces. Each bit of sponge, however small, will grow into a complete new sponge.

Detailed explanation-4: -The typical means of asexual reproduction is either fragmentation (where a piece of the sponge breaks off, settles on a new substrate, and develops into a new individual) or budding (a genetically-identical outgrowth from the parent eventually detaches or remains attached to form a colony).

Detailed explanation-5: -Sponges re produce both asexually and sexually. Asexual reproduction occurs by budding. Figure below shows the sponge life cycle when sexual reproduction is involved. Adult sponges produce eggs and sperm.