Water fleas, Daphnia magna, can switch between asexual and sexual reproduction cy-cles. Which of the following observations support(s) the hypothesis that sex is favored in unpredictable environments?
a. The introduction of predators triggers sexual reproduction.
b. Daphnia reproduces asexually every other generation in a variety of habi-tats.
c. Daphnia reproduces sexually when its aquatic habitat dries up.
d. Asexual D. magna strains outcompete introduced competitors.
e. A and C.
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