Identify the asexual reproductive structure found specifically in sponges:
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Correct answer: Gemmules
Gemmules are internal buds found in sponges that can survive harsh environmental conditions. They consist of a mass of cells (archaeocytes) surrounded by a protective spicule layer.
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