The Amazon molly, Poecillia formosa, is a freshwater fish that is gynogenetic

In order to reproduce, females of this all-female species must mate with a male from a closely related species to initiate the development of their offspring. The male's genetic material does not, however, enter the Amazon molly's egg. What costs of sexual re-production does the Amazon molly potentially experience?
a. None, it reproduces asexually.
b. The costs associated with finding a mate.
c. The fish may spend energy competing with other females for mates.
d. It has no means of turning back Muller's ratchet.
e. B and C.


E

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