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[-] CryptoKitten@sh.itjust.works 5 points 5 days ago

Wouldn't there still be random mutations caused by epigenetics over time?

[-] Geodad@lemm.ee 10 points 5 days ago

Sure, but the population would be so similar that it probably wouldn't make much difference.

[-] Ledericas@lemm.ee 6 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

if the environment is stable , then parthonogenesis would be common. as for deleterious effects, you mostly see that inbreeding more than parthenogenesis, since if your cloning, epigenitc markers usually remain the same.

the only thing is they wont able to adapt to sudden changes in environment or another invasive species outcompetes them.

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