Question
Describe the reproductive behaviour of aphids. Why might it
be advantageous to only produce females asexually during
the summer months but then to switch to producing both
males and females and performing sexual reproduction in
the fall? K/0 2ZO EAR
11.
Answer
Aphids reproduce asexually during the summer months, producing only female offspring. This is advantageous because it allows for rapid population growth. In the fall, aphids switch to producing both males and females and performing sexual reproduction, which allows for genetic diversity and adaptation to changing environmental conditions.