Exercise 4 Flashcards
Produces genetically identical copies
Asexual reproduction
Produces genetically unique offspring
Sexual reproduction
New offspring begins as an outgrowth of the parent
Budding
Ex: hydra, corals
Break into many separate pieces which regrow into complete animal
Fragmentation
Ex: starfish, cnidarians
Also called twining, clones itself into separate individual
Polyembryony
Ex: armadillos, insect
Replace missing or damaged parts
Regeneration
Ex: sponges, annelid
Contains both male and female reproductive organs, most are sessile
Monoecious Animals/ Hermaphrodites
Ex: earthworm, snail
Produce either male or female reproductive organs and gametes but never both at the same time
Dioecious animal
Ability to change their sex based on environmental causes
Male first
Protandry
Ex: clownfish
Males and females are not identical, but differ in appearance
Sexual dimorphism
Ex: lions, avians
Also called virgin birth, unfertilized egg is able to develop even though it has not been fertilized by sperm
Parthenogenesis
Ex: bees, ants