The hydra is an animal that lives in freshwater streams and ponds. It reproduces by producing eggs and also by budding, a form of asexual reproduction. What advantage does budding give hydra?



A.
Hydra can reproduce through meiosis.
B.
Hydra can reproduce without the need for a mate.
C.
Budding takes more time than sexual reproduction.
D.
Budding increases genetic diversity among hydra.