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Stolonic budding is a characteristic of

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Porifera and cnidaria
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Scyphistoma cnidarians and porifera
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Porifera and tunicates
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Scyphistoma cnidarians and tunicates
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Solution

The correct option is D Scyphistoma cnidarians and tunicates
Sponges and Cnidarians are among the animals, that can reproduce by budding. A small part of the parent's body separates from the rest and develops into a new individual. Sometimes the buds remain attached and become more or less independent members of a colony. In some tunicate colonies, different individuals are connected by root-like structures called stolons. In others, they share body parts, such as their atrial (exhaling) siphon. These tunicates reproduce asexually through budding example Botryllus schlosseri. The scyphistoma reproduces asexually, producing similar polyps by budding, and then either transforming into a medusa or budding several medusae off from its upper surface. The medusae are initially microscopic and may take years to reach sexual maturity. So, the correct answer is option D.

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