Learn about 12 animals that reproduce asexually and don't need a mate. All organisms continue their species through reproduction Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of reproductive cells, called gametes, in a process called fertilization Organisms reproduce asexually when they produce offspring without the fusion of gametes This type of reproduction is primarily found among plants, microorganisms and lower animals such as insects and reptiles. Asexual reproduction, by contrast, dispenses with the entire business of genetic sorting
Whereas sexually reproducing animals need to spend a lot of time and energy searching for and courting a potential partner, animals that reproduce asexually can create new offspring, even identical clones, with incredible speed and ease. The organisms that reproduce through asexual means are bacteria, archaea, many plants, fungi, and certain animals How do you know if reproduction is asexual or sexual Discover 10 fascinating animals that reproduce without a mate From starfish to lizards, learn how asexual reproduction works in the wild.
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