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Exploring Parthenogenesis: Health Issues and Adaptive Benefits

This chapter explores parthenogenesis in various animal species, focusing on health issues such as spinal and skeletal abnormalities in pit vipers and turkeys. It also examines the adaptive benefits of this reproductive process, particularly in small populations facing environmental challenges.

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