Campbell Biology (11th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13409-341-0
ISBN 13: 978-0-13409-341-3

Chapter 46 - Test Your Understanding - Level 3 - Synthesis/Evaluation - Page 1040: 10

Answer

Finding a reproductive mate is more difficult for non-motile species.

Work Step by Step

A species that cannot move around easily must adapt to be able to reproduce effectively. Some species have adapted hermaphroditism to ensure they are able to reproduce regardless of their access to others, something that is of particular concern for species that are non-motile.
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