Hydra will regenerate from a fragment, if it contains
A
Tentacles
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B
Epidermis and gastrodermis
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C
Tentacles, epidermis and gastrodermis
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D
Epidermis, hypodermis and gastrodermis
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Solution
The correct option is D Epidermis and gastrodermis The high proportion of stem cells in the hydra supports its efficient regenerative ability. Stem cells in hydra are present in the ectodermal-epidermis and gastrodermis.
So, the correct answer is 'Epidermis and gastrodermis'.