Abbie

Biology

22 August, 19:47

13. Certain species of whiptail lizards have only female individuals and no males. These lizards

reproduce asexually. What is one disadvantage of asexual reproduction for these lizards?

A new population can be established by a single individual in a relatively short period of

time.

B. All the members of a population are genetically very similar and less able to survive

environmental changes.

C. They are smaller than lizards that reproduce sexually.

D. They are more likely to develop a variety of tail lengths.