How does the following organism reproduce?  

The correct answer is Budding.

Key Points

• The given figure is of a hydra.
• Budding is a form of asexual reproduction commonly found in organisms such as yeasts, hydras, and some invertebrates.
• During budding, a new organism develops from an outgrowth or bud due to cell division at one particular site.
• The newly formed bud remains attached to the parent organism and separates only when it is mature, leaving behind scar tissue.
• Budding allows for rapid population growth as it does not require a mate for reproduction.
• The offspring produced by budding are genetically identical to the parent organism, ensuring the continuation of successful genetic traits.

Additional Information

• Binary Fission
  • A form of asexual reproduction where a single organism divides into two parts, each of which becomes a separate organism.
  • Commonly observed in prokaryotic organisms such as bacteria.
• Multiple Fission
  • A type of asexual reproduction in which the parent organism divides into many daughter cells simultaneously.
  • Seen in some protozoans like Plasmodium.
• Sporulation
  • A reproductive process where spores are produced by organisms like fungi, algae, and some bacteria.
  • Spores are resistant to harsh environmental conditions and can develop into a new organism when conditions become favorable.