Question

Many sponges can reproduce asexually. Ladybugs, on the other hand, reproduce sexually.

When small bits of a sponge are broken off-often by currents or by predators--they can float to new
regions and regenerate as new sponges. A ladybug must find a mate before it can reproduce.
One disadvantage of the sponge's method of reproduction is that

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Step-by-step explanation:
Sponges are also capable of asexual reproduction. This is accomplished by one of two mechanisms: external budding or internal budding. External budding is when a portion of the sponge breaks off and then regenerates into a complete organism. Internal budding takes place by the formation of internal buds called gemmules. Gemmules are a small collection of several different types of cells that are enclosed by a protective covering. This is an important survival mechanism in unfavorable conditions where the adult may not survive. The protected gemmule can withstand harsh conditions and can begin to develop into an adult sponge when conditions are more favorable.

One fascinating feature of some sponge species has been demonstrated by forcing individual animals through a sieve. This causes all of the cells of the animal to separate from each other. If the separated cells are incubated together in an aqueous environment, they begin to move and function somewhat independently. Over time the cells will come together to reform the original animal. This finding has strong implications for how multicellular animals may have arisen from the aggregation of single-celled organisms.
Sponges are able to reproduce both sexually using gametes and asexually by budding.
Even though sponges are hermaphroditic, individuals will only make one type of gamete at a time.
There are two forms of asexual reproduction that sponges can go through: external budding and internal budding.