Question

sponges are ______________ that produce both eggs and sperm. they do not fertilize their own eggs, but they exchange sperm with other sponges.
asexual
hermaphrodites
asymmetrical
sexual

Explanation:

• Asexual: Asexual reproduction does not involve the production of eggs and sperm.
• Hermaphrodites: Hermaphrodites are organisms that have both male (sperm - producing) and female (egg - producing) reproductive organs. Sponges fit this description as they produce both eggs and sperm.
• Asymmetrical: This term refers to the body shape of an organism and has nothing to do with the production of eggs and sperm.
• Sexual: While sponges reproduce sexually (by exchanging sperm), the term "sexual" is too broad. The more specific term that describes an organism with both male and female reproductive organs is "hermaphrodite".

Answer:

hermaphrodites