Researchers studying an endangered lizard species find a successful population of the lizard in a certain area. The researchers determine that this population has reproduced primarily through parthenogenesis. What are the researchers likely to recommend to conservation officials who are trying to protect the species?
a) move the successful population to a different area where lizard populations are struggling
b) remove all lizards from the wild and place them in a captive breeding program
c) remove as many predators as possible from the area with the successful population
d) try to prevent changes to the environment in the area with the successful population
Answer: d) try to prevent changes to the environment in the area with the successful population
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