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How do sponges produce offspring?
Sponges may reproduce sexually or asexually. Oddly, most sponges are both male and female and play either role when sexually reproducing. The male releases sperm into the water, and if/when they reach a female, there is fertilization; a larva is released back into the water. The larvae find a suitable location to latch on, then begin the growth phase. Sponges use "budding" to accomplish this asexually. Basically, a piece of the sponge breaks off and is still a viable, living organism. It simply settles down and begins growing again.
Do sponges learn or inherit their behaviors?
Like most living things, probably both.
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.
What is phylum coelenterate?
most sexually reproducing sponges are hermaphoaites producing both eggs and sperm
What are four characteristics shared by sponges and humans?
Both humans and sponges are made of millions of cells, both need oxygen to survive, both need water and both produce waste products.
Are platyhelminthes dioecious?
Yes, most platyhelminthes are dioecious, meaning they have separate male and female individuals. However, some species are hermaphroditic, possessing both male and female reproductive organs.
What four characteristics are shared by both sponges and human?
Both humans and sponges are made of millions of cells, both need oxygen to survive, both need water and both produce waste products.
How is sponges and starfish alike?
Both are soft
What is the meaning of CHIKELU?
The meaning of CHIKELU of Western African origin is variant of CHIKERE and it is both a male and female name.
What is the meaning of EMEM?
The meaning of EMEM of Western African origin is "peace" in Ibibio and it is both a male and female name.
What is the meaning of FARAI?
The meaning of FARAI of Southern African origin is "rejoice" in Shona and it is both a male and female name.
What is the meaning of FUNGAI?
The meaning of FUNGAI of Southern African origin is "think" in Shona and it is both a male and female name.
