Is reproduction in sponges sexual or asexual? What is the evolutionary advantage of the occurrence of sperm cells and larval stage in the life cycle of sponges.

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Chapter15: Diversity Of Animals
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Problem 25CTQ: Describe a potential advantage and disadvantage of the cuticle of ecdysozoans.
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Is reproduction in
sponges sexual or
asexual?
What is the evolutionary
advantage of the
occurrence of sperm
cells and larval stage in
the life cycle of sponges.
Transcribed Image Text:Is reproduction in sponges sexual or asexual? What is the evolutionary advantage of the occurrence of sperm cells and larval stage in the life cycle of sponges.
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