In a Species of Desert Lizard, Only Females Are Known

question 54

Multiple Choice

In a species of desert lizard, only females are known to exist. It is necessary for two females to court and for one to assume the posture of a male to stimulate the other female to ovulate. Of course, no fertilization can occur. This is a case of

• A) hermaphroditism.
• B) parthenogenesis.
• C) sexual reproduction because the mating behavior is required.
• D) a need for further research since only primitive animals can reproduce asexually.

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