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Sponges can reproduce sexually and asexually. If a sponge reproduces asexually it does not need a, er, partner. It either buds (a small bud is formed on a sponge before it drops from the sponge and becomes its own new sponge.) or regenerates. When a sponge regenerates you should picture a starfish. Most people know that if you cut off a starfish's leg, another will grow in its place, and the cut off leg will become a new starfish. Well, that's pretty much what happens here. A sponge loses (whether purposely or not) a limb of some sort, and then the limb grows into yet another sponge. Some sponges have sexes, but most are hermaphrodites, or are sexless.
However, most sponges reproduce sexually by releasing sperm cells into the water to fertilize ova. The fertilized eggs form larvae that swim away in search of places to settle.
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How does a basket sponge reproduce?
regeneration
How does a sea sponge develop?
Sponges can reproduce sexually or asexually
How does SpongeBob reproduce?
Spongebob Squarepants is a man and therefor can not reproduce also he is a sponge and the cartoon is a fantasy so it can't happen.
Is a sponge a nonliving thing?
Yes it is, because it does not breathe, eat, drink or reproduce...
How do glass sponges reproduce?
Sponges reproduce by having sex with their mate [conjugation] and making baby sponge Eggs that will touch Rock and stay on there for a few weeks until they can move and get their flagellas. Glass sponge does not appear in The Index.
What instincts is a yellow tube sponge born with?
hello this is the instincts a barrel sponge is born with they eat sleep and reproduce that's allSINCERELY,Wood stock andSnoopy
How do sea sponges produce?
Sponges may reproduce sexually and asexually. Most sponges are hermaphrodites, both male and female. In sexual reproduction, the male sponge releases sperm into the water, which travels in the current and then enters a female sponge. After fertilization in the sponge, a larva is released into the water. It floats around for a few days and then sticks to a solid surface to begin its growth into an adult sponge. Sponges are also able to reproduce asexually through budding. A small piece of sponge breaks off and grows into another sponge with DNA identical to the parent sponge.
How do bacteria and sea sponge reproduce?
They do. They reproduce in three ways: Sexual Reproduction: Sponges are sessile, which means that they cannot move. Instead of making physical contact, one sea sponge will act as a male and release its sperm into the water. Then another sponge (female) either a meter away or a mile away will absorb the sperm and use it to fertilize itself. The baby sponge will become a free swimming larva, the only time it can swim/move. It will find a plankton rich area to settle down in and grow as a sponge there. Asexual Reproduction: This is the easier way. A sponge loses a chunk of itself and it grows into a new sponge. This new sponge skips the larva stage and is a 'young sponge' at birth. Internal Fertilization: A sponge create both the egg and the sperm, thus fertilizing itself. Note: Some sponges can chose if they want to be male or female, and others can't. Also, some sponges are both male and female. A video I have found helpful in my research, can be found in the related link
Do barrel sponges reproduce sexually or asexually?
The barrel sponge can reproduce it reproduces asexually it buds off and then where ever it lands it sticks there grows roots and does it all over again
How do sponge reproduce?
1.most sponges are hermaphroditic, having the ability to act as both males and females. when acting like a male, the sponge releases a substance called sperm n the water. when a sponge of the same species catches a the sperm, it will form the larvae witch will develop in the sponge after a while. when the larvae are ready, the sponge will release them into the water. that's one of the ways! love, science lover!
Why porifera are considered as animal inspite of that they are non-motile?
Most of the porifera (sponges) have a larval form that IS motile. They can reproduce asexually, a piece of sponge can grow into a whole new sponge. But they also reproduce sexually which produces a larva and not a spore or 'seed' that grows into a new sponge. The porifera can not produce their own food as plants do. They 'prey' on miniscule plants and animals which they filter from the water passing thru their PORES. Therefore they are animals and not plants.
How SpongeBob feeds?
he eats the algee from the water like any other sponge he can also reproduce by buddingi. He eats crabby patties!
