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Some organisms have evolved to reproduce asexually due to the fact they may not be in a stable enough environment for them to reproduce sexually. Often times the population of an organism will be smaller if they reproduce asexually and they will have a much small gene pool.

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Can a multicellular organisms reproduce asexually?

Yes, some multicellular organisms can reproduce asexually through methods such as fragmentation, budding, or spore formation. This type of asexual reproduction allows these organisms to create genetically identical offspring without the need for fertilization.


Which organisms are reproducing asexually?

There are tons of organisms that reproduce asexually. As for ANIMALS - A lot of species of fish do (some sharks partake in parthenogenesis - a type of asexual reproduction), some species of wasps, whiptail lizards, sea anemones, coral, starfish, snails. All fungi, bacteria, Archaea, Protist and amoebas reproduce asexually. Some plants are capable of reproducing asexually, such as strawberry, onions and potatoes.


Can multicellular organisms reproduce asexually?

Some can. The females clone themselves.


How do the organisms of each phylum reproduce?

Organisms in the phylum chordata reproduce sexually, with internal fertilization being common. In the phylum arthropoda, organisms reproduce through both sexual and asexual means, depending on the species. Organisms in the phylum mollusca reproduce sexually, with most species having separate sexes.


Organisms that reproduce asexually and sexually?

Organisms that reproduce asexually include bacteria, some plants, and fungi like yeast. Organisms that reproduce sexually include humans, animals, and many plants. Some organisms have the ability to reproduce through both sexual and asexual means, like certain types of jellyfish.

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