In a species of desert lizard, only females are known to exist. When two females court prior to reproduction, it is necessary for one lizard to assume the posture of a male to stimulate the other female to ovulate. This is a case of

A. bisexuality. 
B. hermaphroditism.
C. angiogenesis.
D. parthenogenesis.


Answer: D

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