Adj.1.sexual- of or relating to or characterized by sexuality; "sexual orientation"; "sexual distinctions" 2.sexual- having or involving sex; "sexual reproduction"; "sexual spores" asexual,nonsexual- not having or involving sex; "an asexual spore"; "asexual reproduction" ...
1997. "Sexual versus asexual reproduction in an oviparous rope- form sponge, Aplysina cauliformis (Porifera; Verongida)." Invertebrate Reproduction & Development no. 32 (1):1-9. doi: 10.1080/07924259.1997.9672598.Tsurumi M, Reiswig HM. 1997. Sexual versus asexual reproduction in a oviparous ...
The swollen rhizomes of irises have a similar function, but asexual reproduction does not rely solely on perennating organs. This liverwort can reproduce asexually via gemmae. Gemmae are small disks of green tissue that grow inside special cups. When mature they break off from the parent plant...
asexual reproduction where an organism reproduces without involving gametes and the resulting offspring is a clone of the parent. Nonetheless, sexual reproduction has the advantage over asexual reproduction in increasing genetic variation and expanding the gene pool. Furthermore, it ensures that the ...
When an organism creates more of itself, it is completing the process of reproduction. Reproduction can happen one of two ways, asexually or sexually. So what is the difference between sexual and asexual reproduction? Asexual reproduction is when a single individual contributes 100% of the ...
The order Verongida, considered to be exclusively oviparous and dioecious, exhibits great range in body form, including thin-bodied, rope- and stick-form members which have been postulated to be morphologically adapted to exploit fragmentation as an important asexual reproductive process. Here we ...
Asexual reproduction in sponges can occur in several different ways: fragmentation, budding, or gemmules. All of these asexual methods of reproduction will result in a sponge that is genetically identical to the original sponge. Porifera reproduction can happen both sexually and asexually Sexual ...
ASEXUAL and SEXUAL REPRODUCTION. Reproduction is the process of making offspring from one or two parents. 5.4 Asexual Reproduction KEY CONCEPT Many organisms reproduce by cell division. 5.4 Asexual Reproduction KEY CONCEPT Many organisms reproduce by cell division. ...
Considering the evolution of asexual reproduction in the aspergilli, at least two possibilities seem possible. There might have been an acquisition of increased genetic complexity leading to the extant developmental program seen in the aspergilli, and/or the existence of convergent but different genetic...
Sexual Reproduction Sexual Reproduction We know all about asexual reproduction 1. Only one parent required. 2. Offspring are id