Sex as a formality: Study shows male stick insects have lost their reproductive function

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Feb 11, 2025, 2:42 pm95 pts
While most animals reproduce sexually, some species rely solely on females for parthenogenetic reproduction. Even in these species, rare males occasionally appear. Whether these males retain reproductive functions is a key question in understanding the evolution of reproductive strategies.

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