Asexual Reproduction
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Some animal species can reproduce either asexually or sexually, depending on the state of the environment. Asexual reproduction tends to occur in stable, favorable environments; sexual reproduction is more common in unstable or unfavorable circumstances. Discuss the advantages or disadvantages this pattern might have on survival of the species in an evolutionary sense or on survival of individuals
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Discusses the advantages or disadvantages this pattern (asexual reproduction) might have on survival of the species in an evolutionary sense or on survival of individuals
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1. Some animal species can reproduce either asexually or sexually, depending on the state of the environment. Asexual reproduction tends to occur in stable, favorable environments; sexual reproduction is more common in unstable or unfavorable circumstances. Discuss the advantages or disadvantages this pattern might have on survival of the species in an evolutionary sense or on survival of individuals
Example: Asexual vs. Sexual
Theory suggests that when there is a choice an organism will generally choose asexual in times of less stress, and sexual in times of great stress. Thus, in the ...
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