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What is the role of choanocytes in sponges?
What is the role of choanocytes in sponges?
- Transporting sperm to the eggs
- Filter feeding and capturing food particles (correct)
- Releasing larvae into the water
- Producing gemmules for asexual reproduction
How are sperm transferred between sponges in the water?
How are sperm transferred between sponges in the water?
- Through direct transfer from one sponge to another
- By releasing them into the water and being taken up by other sponges (correct)
- Through asexual budding
- By releasing them into the air
Which type of reproduction is more common in sponges?
Which type of reproduction is more common in sponges?
- Sexual reproduction through larvae release
- Asexual reproduction through gemmule production (correct)
- Asexual reproduction through budding
- Sexual reproduction through direct mating
What is the main function of archaeocytes in sponges?
What is the main function of archaeocytes in sponges?
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Which cell type is responsible for self-replication and giving rise to multiple mature daughter cells in sponges?
Which cell type is responsible for self-replication and giving rise to multiple mature daughter cells in sponges?
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What is the purpose of gemmules in sponge reproduction?
What is the purpose of gemmules in sponge reproduction?
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What distinguishes archaeocytes in adult sponges from those in sponge embryos?
What distinguishes archaeocytes in adult sponges from those in sponge embryos?
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How do zygotes of sponges typically develop after fertilization?
How do zygotes of sponges typically develop after fertilization?
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What is the unique feature of sponge embryonic development compared to other metazoans?
What is the unique feature of sponge embryonic development compared to other metazoans?
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What is the final step of sexual reproduction in sponges following fertilization?
What is the final step of sexual reproduction in sponges following fertilization?
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