Asexual Reproduction in Plants and Animals

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What kind of animal is the sea anemone?

Sea anemones are animals belonging to the family of cnidarians.

How can a sea anemone reproduce?

Sea anemones can reproduce both sexually and asexually by a process called scissiparity.

What is a stolon in a strawberry plant?

A stolon is a horizontal stem that grows along the surface of the soil and produces new plants.

What does it mean for a new plant to be a clone?

<p>A clone is a genetically identical organism which results from asexual reproduction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some other plants that reproduce asexually through rhizomes or tubers?

<p>Potato plants, which use tubers, and bamboo, which use rhizomes, are examples of plants relying on asexual reproduction for growth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Asexual Reproduction

Anemone of the sea is an animal of the cnidarian family that can reproduce asexually
It can reproduce by a method called "scissiparity" when the environment is stable
Other plants reproduce by rhizomes and tubers (e.g., potatoes)
This type of reproduction allows plants to quickly colonize an area.

Stolons in Strawberries

Strawberries reproduce using stolons
A new plant develops at the end of a stolon and grows into the soil, forming a clone of the parent plant
Stolons are visible on the surface of the soil between strawberry plants
This method of reproduction allows strawberries to rapidly increase their numbers.