When organisms reproduce asexually, they produce clones with the same genetic material. Students will be able to identify the advantages and disadvantages to this type of reproduction. Sometimes we ...

For instance, organisms including aphids and daphnia reproduce asexually when resources are abundant and switch to sex only at the end of the season, when the potential for asexual reproduction is ...

Some organisms reproduce by sexual and asexual reproduction, but this depends on the particular circumstances.

The Basics of Life History Theory Life history theory seeks to explain how natural selection and other evolutionary forces shape organisms to optimize their survival and reproduction in the face ...

A study on Lepraria lichens found they possess genes for sexual reproduction despite being thought entirely asexual. This ...

Can be used to recap on sexual reproduction in plants or could lead into a classroom discussion on multicellular organisms.