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In Whiptail lizards, only females are born generation after generation. There are no males. How is this possible?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Reproduction in Whiptail Lizards**: Whiptail lizards are unique in that they reproduce without the presence of males. This raises the question of how they can continue to produce offspring generation after generation. 2. **Identifying the Reproductive Process**: The key to understanding this phenomenon lies in the reproductive method known as parthenogenesis. Parthenogenesis is a form of asexual reproduction where an embryo develops without fertilization. ...
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