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How is reproduction in hydra different from that in amoeba?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Asexual Reproduction**: - Both Hydra and Amoeba reproduce asexually, meaning they do not require the fusion of gametes from two parents. Instead, they can produce offspring from a single parent. 2. **Reproduction in Hydra**: - Hydra primarily reproduces through a process called **budding**. In budding, a small outgrowth (bud) forms on the body of the parent Hydra. This bud eventually develops into a new individual that is genetically identical to the parent. - The bud detaches from the parent once it is fully developed, resulting in a new Hydra. ...
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