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Malacology (SNAILS & SLUGS) with Jann Vendetti

Ologies with Alie Ward

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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Self-Fertilization

This chapter explores the reasons why more organisms are not hermaphroditic and the pros and cons of self-fertilization. It discusses the lack of genetic diversity resulting from self-fertilization and the potential benefits of having separate sexes.

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