A certain species of starfish only reproduces asexually. These starfish use fission to break apart the central disc of the starfish and then each portion regrows to become its own full starfish.What is one disadvantage of asexual reproduction for these starfish?
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One starfish is able to establish a completely new population on its own in a short period of time.
One starfish is able to establish a completely new population on its own in a short period of time.
All starfish in a population of this species are genetically identical and less able to adapt to change.
All starfish in a population of this species are genetically identical and less able to adapt to change.
The starfish has a bright orange color that makes it difficult to hide from predators in the ocean.
The starfish has a bright orange color that makes it difficult to hide from predators in the ocean.
The offspring of the starfish only contain a portion of the original genetic material.
The offspring of the starfish only contain a portion of the original genetic material.
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