Many small creatures that live in temporary puddles can reproduce asexually at least occasionally.Why might this be a useful strategy for a puddle-dweller?
A)Puddles are very stable environments,so well adapted creatures should maintain their genes without mixing.
B)A single individual can quickly populate a transient environment.
C)Using asexual reproduction increases genetic variety and thus adaptability.
D)In asexual reproduction,the mother can choose the best of each chromosome to make the ideal haploid individual.

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Asexual reproduction allows a single individual to quickly produce many offspring, filling up the small and temporary environment. This can give the offspring a better chance of surviving until the next puddle forms.

Many Small Creatures That Live in Temporary Puddles Can Reproduce