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The Evolutionary Dynamics of Parthenogenesis in Geckos

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Parthenogenetic gecko species, such as several in the genus Lepidodactylus and Heteronotia, are all-female and reproduce by cloning, yet they can be geographically widespread and ecologically successful—a paradox that challenges the idea that sex is essential for long-term survival.

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Most animals rely on males and females to reproduce, but some geckos have thrown males away entirely. How can an all-female species not only survive but thrive?