A mature Hydra usually bears

One testis and several ovaries

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One testis and one ovary

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Several testis and one ovary

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Solution

The correct option is D Several testis and one ovary
Hydra reproduces by both sexual and asexual means. For sexual reproduction Hydra produces single ovary in the proximal or lower half and several testes in distal or upper half. These testes releases free swimming gametes into the water. Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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