Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Chen: Asexual Reproduction

Flower Hat Jelly
Olindias formosa
42.362349,-71.051331
Flower Hat Jellies reproduce in 'blooms' which is a reproductive event that produces many identical jellies.

Japanese Sea Nettle
Chrysaora melanaster
42.362349,-71.051331
The Japanese Sea Nettle reproduce asexually. The males release sperm which are caught by the females to fertilize the eggs. The fertilized eggs will continue to grow and develop. Eventually, the eggs are released into the ocean where the jellies will attach themselves to a solid surface and undergo asexual reproduction and produce identical copies.

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