Question

What are gemmules? Give examples

Answer 1

Asexual reproduction:

When offspring is produced by a single parent with or without the involvement of gamete formation, the reproduction is asexual.

Gemmules:

1. It is a mode of asexual reproduction.
2. A parent releases a specialized mass of cells that can develop into offspring.

Examples:

1. Sponges
2. Sea sponges.