Evidence That Parthenogenetic Whiptail Lizards Are Derived from Sexually Reproducing

question 92

Multiple Choice

Evidence that parthenogenetic whiptail lizards are derived from sexually reproducing ancestors includes

• A)the requirement for male-like behaviors in some females before their partners will ovulate.
• B)the development and then regression of testes prior to sexual maturation.
• C)the observation that all of the offspring are haploid.
• D)dependence on favorable weather conditions for ovulation to occur.
• E)a complete cycle of fragmentation and regeneration of female gonadal structures.