Asexual Reproduction in Australian Flora and Fauna

1. Asexual Reproduction in Australian Flora and Fauna

2. Asexual Reproduction • Produces pop’s with little genetic diversity (the only differences are from mutations) • Is more common in plants Activity: In pairs,list as many advantages and disadvantages as you can for asexual reproduction

3. In Australian Fauna (Animals) Activity: In pairs, research “Parthenogenesis,” a form of asexual reproduction common in animals and answer the following questions: • What is it? • 2 examples of Australian animals that use parthenogenesis as a way of reproduction

4. In Australian Flora (Plants) Activity: In pairs, research the following forms of asexual reproduction common in plants and answer the following questions: • Vegetative Reproduction • What is it? • 2 examples of Australian plants that use it as a way of reproduction

5. Other forms of Asexual Reproduction Activity: In pairs, research these other forms of asexual reproduction and answer the following questions: • Binary Fission • Spore Formation • Budding • Regeneration • What is it? • What types of organisms is it most commonly found? • 2 examples of Australian plants that use it as a way of reproduction

6. Practical • Start your write up for practical 4.5.1 on page 268. We will be doing this prac next class. • If you are organised for next lesson, come see me for some practice prelim exam questions