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== Reproduction == | == Reproduction == | ||
Tunicates can reproduct asexually and sexually. Some tunicates can reproduce by budding, which are performed differently by different types of tunicates. Even though some can perform asexual reproduction, all tunicates have the ability to reproduce sexually, and many of them are hermaphrodites. The tunicates have one testes and the ovary organ, that are inside of the body. The fertilization takes place on the outside, and the eggs are produced inside. When the larva leaves the tunicate, it then hatches. | Tunicates can reproduct asexually and sexually. Some tunicates can reproduce by budding, which are performed differently by different types of tunicates. Even though some can perform asexual reproduction, all tunicates have the ability to reproduce sexually, and many of them are hermaphrodites. The tunicates have one testes and the ovary organ, that are inside of the body. The fertilization takes place on the outside, and the eggs are produced inside. When the larva leaves the tunicate, it then hatches. The tadpole is a small organism, with a tail that helps it move its way around in water. These tadpoles have stiffening rods, a nerve cord, and some gills. [http://www.factmonster.com/ce6/sci/A0849688.html] | ||
[http://academics.smcvt.edu/dfacey/AquaticBiology/Coastal%20Pages/Tunicates.html ] Once the the larva hatches, it then will find a rock, and attach itself to it. This is when the tunicate changes the most, and grows into adult form; but this larval stage cannot feed on anything. When they become adults, a tunic covers there body for protection. [http://zipcodezoo.com/Key/Animalia/Tunicata_Subphylum.asp] | [http://academics.smcvt.edu/dfacey/AquaticBiology/Coastal%20Pages/Tunicates.html ] Once the the larva hatches, it then will find a rock, and attach itself to it. This is when the tunicate changes the most, and grows into adult form; but this larval stage cannot feed on anything. When they become adults, a tunic covers there body for protection. [http://zipcodezoo.com/Key/Animalia/Tunicata_Subphylum.asp] | ||
