Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis) are an endangered species. One of the aspects of their management for long-term conservation is captive breeding programs in zoos
Typically
females are housed alone, and males are transported between zoos to mate with females
and produce offspring. In some cases, females produced offspring even though they were
not in contact with a male. Which term below best describes the production of offspring by
female Komodo dragons housed alone in zoos?
A. asexual reproduction
B. fission
C. budding
D. parthenogenesis
D
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