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No , hydra shows both sexual and asexual reproduction .

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Is a hydra plant sexual or asexual?

A hydra plant is mainly Asexual but also in sometimes in can be Sexual


How many chromosomes does a hydra offspring have?

Hydra typically have a diploid number of 16 chromosomes. Therefore, an offspring of a hydra, which is produced through asexual reproduction (budding) or sexual reproduction, would also have 16 chromosomes. This is consistent across the various species of hydra.


Does hydra reproduce by fission budding mitosis or meiosis?

Hydra primarily reproduces by budding, a form of asexual reproduction where a new individual develops from an outgrowth or bud on the parent organism. This process allows hydra to rapidly increase their population size. While hydra can also reproduce sexually through meiosis, it is less common and typically occurs under specific environmental conditions.


Explain the method of asexual reproduction in hydra and amoeba?

Asexual reproduction in hydra occurs primarily through a process called budding, where a small outgrowth forms on the parent organism, eventually developing into a new individual that detaches once fully formed. In amoeba, asexual reproduction is achieved through binary fission, where the organism's nucleus divides, followed by the division of the cytoplasm, resulting in two identical daughter cells. Both methods allow for rapid population growth without the need for a mate.


What is budding in a hydra a example of?

Budding in a hydra is an example of asexual reproduction. In this process, a new individual develops from a small outgrowth or bud on the parent organism, eventually detaching to become a separate entity. This method allows hydras to reproduce rapidly and efficiently, contributing to their ability to thrive in various environments.