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Fresh water sponges reproduce asexually by producing?

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Panspermia
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Gemmules
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Gemma cups
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Buds
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Solution

The correct option is B Gemmules
Freshwater sponges are invertebrate that belong to the class demosponges. These are the siliceous sponges and are found in clean water, lakes and streams.
All sponges are hermaphrodite and reproduction takes place by Asexual or sexual methods.
Gemmules are internal parts containing gametes and found in freshwater sponges concerned with asexual reproduction. Development is direct or indirect.
So, the correct option is 'Gemmules'

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