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Dinobryon is a species of protozoa that reproduces asexual. How can this asexual reproduction be harmful to the species?

They have less genetic diversity in their population.


What are the differences between species that require sexual reproduction and species that require asexual reproduction?

ones a hore and the others not


How is a species benefited by having a life cycle that includes both sexual and asexual reproduction?

Sexual reproduction is highly beneficial as it provides a means for beneficial genes to be rapidly shared through-out a species. You could look at it as a sort of communal evolution where one favourable trait can be extended to the whole of the species within a 'short' period of time. Sexual creatures are also (by virtue of their reproductive scheme) able to keep a sort of catalogue of genetic traits handy should conditions suddenly change and quick evolution be required. In asexual reproduction a favourable mutation would be the beginnings of a new species and would benefit only the direct descendants of the original mutation. Asexual reproduction however would allow a single individual to have children if isolated or unable to meet the precise conditions for mating. It frees the asexual reproducer from the cost of maintaining sexual equipment and reproductive scheduling, often a considerable expense. For these reasons asexual species are often robust and survivalists.


What are the two forms of repoduction?

Reproduction occurs in two main types sexual and asexual. Asexual is the reproduction in which involves only one individual from a species. Most Asexual reproduction occur in single cell organisms. Example of asexual reproduction can be found in self pollinating plants. Sexual reproduction occurs when two individuals trade genetic information to produce a new individual for a species.


An advantage of asexual reproduction is that?

that you get a baby. or that you need a partner


What is some ways that new species form?

Mitosis, Meiosis, Asexual reproduction and Sexual reproduction


What is the key component of evolution?

The key component of evolution is reproduction of the species.


Does a fish carry out both sexual and asexual reproduction?

No, a fish typically reproduces through sexual reproduction. Asexual reproduction is not common in fish species.


What does asexual reproduction means?

Asexual reproduction means that animals or plants only have to have one of their species, as sexual reproduction means that they (or we) have to find someone of the opposite gender.


What is the advantage of sexual reproduction compared to asexual reproduction?

Sexual reproduction allows for genetic diversity through the combination of genetic material from two parents, leading to offspring with unique traits and increased adaptability to changing environments. This diversity can enhance the survival and evolution of a species.


Dinobryon is a species of protozoa that reproduces asexually . How can this asexual reproduction be harmful to the species?

They have less genetic diversity in their population.


Does sexual reproduction help or hinder the evolution of a species?

Sexual reproduction helps evolution because it allows for changes to take place over generations. Without any reproduction, no evolution would occur because the species only sees change over time and generations, it cannot be seen in one lifetime. Plus, without reproduction, the species will become extinct.