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RRB NTPC Graduate Tier 1 2016 Shift 2 📅 02 Apr, 2016

Which of the following organisms does not reproduce through asexual reproduction?

A
Coral
B
Hydra
C
Sponges
D
Annelida
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RRB NTPC Graduate Tier 1
2016 • 02 Apr, 2016 • Shift 2
Which of the following organisms does not reproduce through asexual reproduction?
Correct Answer
Annelida
Reproductive Mechanisms: Organisms like Corals, Hydra, and Sponges primarily belong to lower invertebrate phyla (Cnidaria and Porifera) and frequently rely on a......
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Reproductive Mechanisms
Organisms like Corals, Hydra, and Sponges primarily belong to lower invertebrate phyla (Cnidaria and Porifera) and frequently rely on asexual reproductive methods such as budding, fragmentation, or gemmule formation.
Identifying the Exception
Annelids (segmented worms like earthworms) predominantly exhibit complex sexual reproduction. While a few specific marine annelids might reproduce asexually, as a broader taxonomic category, they are fundamentally known for sexual reproduction compared to the other extremely basic lifeforms listed.
Conclusion
Annelida is the most appropriate outlier among the given choices.