Asexually reproducing organisms are found in stable environments because they can reproduce exact copies of themselves without variation, while sexually reproducing organisms can generate genetic variation through meiosis and recombination which allows adaptation to changing environments. An animal's behaviors like foraging for food and defending territory can aid survival and reproduction by helping it find mates and resources to produce offspring.

1. Reproduction: Explain why asexually reproducing organisms are
generally found in environments that do not change very much
through time, while sexually reproducing organisms are very
successful in environments that change dramatically through
time.
Animal Behavior: How does an animal’s behavior aid survival
and reproduction? Provide an example to illustrate your
comments. In your response, be sure to include information
from the reading to support your answer.
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