Multiple choice

A hermaphrodite is an organism that has reproductive organs of both male and female sexes. Which of the following sponges is a hermaphrodite sponge?

  1. S. officinalis

  2. Agelas clathrodes

  3. Chalinula nematifera

  4. Azure vase sponge

  5. Haliclona compress
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Explanation

S. officinalis is a hermaphrodite having both ova and sperm. When ripe, their sperm escape from the body through vents and float around in the sea until they are sucked into the pores of another sponge by a water current. This sponge is dark grey or purplish when alive. When dry they can either be yellow or brown.

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