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What would eventually happen to species if every member suddenly lost it's ability to reproduce?
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∙ 10y ago
They may become extinct, without human intervention (e.g. invitro fertilization)
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 8y agoOne might think that no babies would mean that the species would die out. many species do not reproduce by having "babies" in both the plant and microscopic animal kingdoms. As examples amoebas divide producing two identical sister amoebas. This also happens with bacteria
In the plant kingdom seeds could be covered under the general thought of "babies" but they plants also reproduce by bulbs, runners, suckers and rhizomes. All of these are part of the original plant. Plants can also be grafted into other plants of the same or different species.
While such reproductive strategies do not work for larger animals the examples given do just fine without babies.
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∙ 10y agoIf every member of a species suddenly lost its ability to reproduce the species would become extinct when the last member died.
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∙ 8y agoThe species would eventually become extinct.
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∙ 12y agoin would become extinct
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∙ 6y agonobody would live
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Can a clover reproduce?
Yes. Reproductive ability is a characteristic of all known species, including clovers.
What are the good result of asexual reproduction?
Do all living things reproduce?
One of the characteristics of a living thing is the ability to reproduce, otherwise the species of animal would become extinct. However, as of many other "rules" there are exceptions. Any mule (the offspring of two different species of animals, not necessarily a cross between a male donkey and a female horse) is unfertile.(meaning unable to reproduce) so I guess the answer is no, not every animal can reproduce.
Group of organisms that can reproduce?
A group of organisms that can reproduce and create viable offspring is called a species.
Why don't all species undergo sexual selection?
Some species reproduce asexually.
Why do mammals reproduce?
To maintain their species. Any species that lost reproductive ability would eventually die out.
Which of the following is essential to the continuation of every species of living organisms?
the ability to reproduce
Why do you need the reproductive system?
Plants and animals need reproductive systems in order to reproduce. A species that does not reproduce will eventually become extinct.
Why do livingthings reproduce?
Well, individual samples of each species will die eventually, so if they didn't reproduce, that species would disappear after one generation.
What are three things that influence the distribution of species?
Food, the ability to reproduce, and safety (shelter), among others.
Who first recognized that species were groups of organisms that were distinguished from other such groups by their ability to reproduce?
John Ray
Who first recognized that species were groups of organisms that were distinguished from other groups by their ability to reproduce?
John Ray
Can a clover reproduce?
Yes. Reproductive ability is a characteristic of all known species, including clovers.
What is extinct called?
The definition of Extinct is no living individuals of a species or a non-viable reproductive population of a species of animals. If the species has no ability to reproduce it is extinct even though there are living examples.
If members of a species fail to reproduce successfully the species?
If all members of a species fail to reproduce, the species will die out and can become extinct.
What is essential to the continuation of every species of living organisms?
Food, water, safe habitat, and the ability to successfully reproduce are imperative to survival on this planet.
What does the sexual reproduction give the species?
Species that reproduce sexually can evolve more rapidly than species that reproduce asexually.
