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Asexual reproductive structure of spong


shamimunnisa khan 11th Jun, 2019
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Preyas_Verma Student Expert 13th Jun, 2019

Hello Shamimunnisa,


Sponges have three asexual methods of reproduction: by fragmentation; by budding; and by producing gemmules. Fragments of sponges may be detached by currents or waves. They use the mobility of their pinacocytes and choanocytes and reshaping of the mesohyl to re-attach themselves to a suitable surface and then rebuild themselves as small but functional sponges over the course of several days. The same capabilities enable sponges that have been squeezed through a fine cloth to regenerate. A sponge fragment can only regenerate if it contains both collencytes to produce mesohyl and archeocytes to produce all the other cell types. A very few species reproduce by budding.


Hope that helps and feel free to ask if you have any more queries. Best of luck!

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