A new species of moth is discovered in the New York City metropolitan area with the ability to reproduce both sexually and parthenogenetically. Describe one plausible biological scenarios in which either form of reproduction would be favored (two total). Your scenarios can (but don't necessarily need to) include things like changes in environmental conditions, interactions with other species, or human alterations to moth habitat.
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This is because sexual reproduction allows for genetic diversity through the mixing of genetic material from two parents, which can help the species adapt to changing environmental conditions or resist diseases. Show more…
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