In rotifers, syngamy is absent. Which mode of reproduction is observed in this organism instead?

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In rotifers, syngamy is absent. Which mode of reproduction is observed in this organism instead? (A) Parthenogenesis (B) Apomixis (C) Polyembryony (D) Apospory

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Development of egg cell or female gamete to form embryo without fertilization is called parthenogenesis. The organism thus formed will be haploid. This is observed in honey bees, rotifers, turkey and some lizards.

Q. In rotifers, syngamy is absent. Which mode of reproduction is observed in this organism instead?

Parthenogenesis

Apomixis

Polyembryony

Apospory

Development of egg cell or female gamete to form embryo without fertilization is called parthenogenesis. The organism thus formed will be haploid. This is observed in honey bees, rotifers, turkey and some lizards.