They exchange genetic material using their micronuclei.
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During conjugation two Paramecium join together and exchange genetic material using their micro nuclei
Paramecium exchange DNA through a process called conjugation. During conjugation, two paramecia come together and form a cytoplasmic bridge through which genetic material is exchanged. This genetic exchange results in increased genetic diversity among the paramecia.
Genetic recombination in paramecium can occur during conjugation, where genetic material is exchanged between two individuals. This process of recombination is separate from population growth, which occurs through asexual reproduction (binary fission) where a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells.
Paramecia reproduce asexually through a process called binary fission, where the cell divides into two genetically identical daughter cells. This rapid form of reproduction allows Paramecia to quickly increase their population size in favorable conditions.
Parameciums reproduce asexually by binary fission, where the cell divides into two equal parts. They can also undergo sexual reproduction through a process called conjugation, where genetic material is exchanged between two organisms.