The fertilization in Hydra takes place in

Water outside the parent body

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Water within the parent body

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Air

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D Water within the parent body
In Hydra and corals (aquatic animals), sperms are released into the water and the sperm swim through the water to fertilize the egg within the Hydra. This process of fertilization is called as broadcast fertilization.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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