I am trying to answer a question about parthenogenesis that is confusing my
mind. does anyone out there study (automictic) parthenogenetic organisms
like bees or mites etc that might be able to answer a couple questions?
Please email me at bohemian _AT_ wendeeholtcamp.com (change that email up,
you know the routine).
Basically I'm writing an article on shark virgin birth and its implications
for global shark decline/conservation, but going into the evolution of sex
in general. It appears that sex is a puzzle because it does not necessarily
provide adaptive advantage for the individual (though it does increase
genetic diversity in a population). Would it somehow benefit individual
genes, though, supporting Dawkins' selfish gene theory? It appears there is
considerable literature on the possibility of sex evolving to eliminate
selfish genetic elements, which unfortunately I don't have time to read all
before my deadline. I just wondered if anyone on this list studies these
things and might contact me?
Thanks for any discussion or insight!
Wendee
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