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Reproduction and Development in Porifera - Practice Questions & MCQ

Edited By admin | Updated on Sep 18, 2023 18:34 AM | #NEET

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Which one of the following is common to multicellular fungi, filamentous algae and protonema of mosses

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Reproduction and Development in Porifera

Sponges reproduce both asexually and sexually. The asexual reproduction occurs through the following:

  • Buds
  • Gemmules
  • fragmentation
  • Sponges are hermaphroditic. 
  • Ovum and sperm are formed within the same individual. 
  • Development involves free-swimming larval stage, hence the development is indirect.
  • Parenchymula larva is seen in Leucosolenia
  • Amphiblastula larva is seen in Sycon. 

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