The whiptail lizards Cnemidophorus uniparens of the American southwest are unique in that they are
A) An entirely female species that reproduce by parthenogenesis.
B) Protogynous and the largest female develops into the male of the harem.
C) Protandrous with the older, larger individuals developing into females.
D) A true social species with haploid sterile males and diploid female workers.
Answer: A
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