Which is common asexual reproductive structure in sponges?
A
Conidia
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B
Buds
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C
Gemmules
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D
Zoospores
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Solution
The correct option is C Gemmules Gemmules are asexual internal buds found in sponges. These buds consists of embryonic cells and are capable of producing a whole new organism.
Conidia is an asexual and non-motile spore produced by a fungal hyphae.
Buds are outgrowths that develop on the body of asexually reproducing organisms like yeast and hydra. The buds can grow into a complete organism. These detach from the parent body and exist as an independent organisms.
Zoospores are motile asexual spores produced by some algae and fungi. They are flagellated structures.