SCIENCE
ZOOLOGY
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Question
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true
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false
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Sponges can reproduce either asexually or sexually. Asexually reproduction (without eggs and sperm) often occurs by budding, similar to growing a new branch on a tree. Cells on the side or base of the parent begin to bulge out and form a new organism.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sponges are capable of sexual reproduction through spawning. They can also reproduce asexually through fragmentation, budding, or gemmules.
Detailed explanation-3: -Many organisms can reproduce sexually as well as asexually. Aphids, slime molds, sea anemones, some species of starfish (by fragmentation), and many plants are examples.
Detailed explanation-4: -Porifera Life Cycle Sponges can reproduce sexually and asexually. There are many sponge species in which each sponge is considered male and female. When it comes to sexual reproduction, a sponge can play either role.