What is the common asexual reproductive structure in sponges?

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Asexual reproduction:
It is a mode of reproduction in which the offspring is produced by a single parent.
The common asexual reproductive structure in sponges is gemmules.
Gemmules: They are internal buds and capable of producing a whole new individual.
Gemmules survive during unfavourable conditions and germinate during favourable conditions.

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