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go.lag

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on: Sep 28, 2013
Evidence that parthenogenic 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) the persistence of a vestigial penis among some of the females.


coco

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Reply #1 on: Sep 30, 2013
For sure it has to be A Mark as solved once you're done!


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