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One of the driving forces of locomotion is “Aggregation for the purpose of reproductive activities”—Establish the validity of the statement with the help of two marine animals.

WBBSE Class X Life Science 01 (e) Locomotion as a type of response in Animals 2 2024

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Aggregation promotes reproductive success by bringing individuals together to facilitate mating. For example, corals and sea urchins aggregate during spawning seasons to increase the chance of fertilization by releasing eggs and sperms simultaneously into the water.

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