Which of the following is a multicellular animal that reproduces through external budding?
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Correct answer: Hydra (Cnidaria)
Hydra uses regenerative cells to form a bud on its external body surface. This bud develops into a tiny individual, develops a mouth and tentacles, and eventually detaches.
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