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Genetic Diversity Limitation in Parthenogenic Komodo Dragon Populations

The parthenogenic reproduction of Komodo Dragons may lead to limited genetic diversity in fledgling populations. A single female can produce male offspring, which can then mate with her to produce a growing population. However, this process may result in a bottleneck effect, reducing genetic variation and potentially impacting the population's adaptability and resilience.

Science, Biology, Zoology