Asexual reproduction
"Aiptasia" can reproduce both sexually and asexually. Asexual reproduction occurs when a small segment is separated from the pedal disk. A single cell can be enough for a new "Aiptasia" anemone to form. The separated segment will start growing and develop a new polyp. A new polyp is usually formed within 14 days. The new polyps are clones of the original "Aiptasia". "Aiptasia diaphana" can produce both male and female offspring through asexual reproduction. Some clones even develop into hermaphrodites.