In budding, a small outgrowth forms on the side of the parent organism. This outgrowth grows and develops into a new individual, which is genetically identical to the parent. Once the new individual is fully grown, it detaches from the parent and begins its own life.
Mrs. Gren also reproduces sexually through a process called spore formation. In spore formation, the parent organism produces tiny cells called spores. These spores are then dispersed by the wind or by animals. When a spore lands in a suitable environment, it germinates and grows into a new individual.
Sexual reproduction has the following advantages over asexual reproduction:
- Introduces genetic variability into the population, which can help to ensure survival of the species over the long run.
- Allows for adaptation to changing conditions.
- Allows for increased speed in producing larger individuals which would take much longer under asexual reproduction through continual budding without fusion at all.