The Spiny Leaf Insect (Extatosoma tiaratum)
Henderson, A. (2018) Minibeast Wildlife https://www.minibeastwildlife.com.au/resources/spiny-leaf-insect/
1. Outline the two methods of reproduction by the spiny leaf insect.
Outline – Give a brief account
Method 1 –
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Method 2 –
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2. Discuss asexual reproduction by the spiny leaf insect to answer the question:
Why do males exist?
Discuss - Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors
or hypotheses.
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Sexual vs. Asexual Reproduction
Go to the link on OLLE (https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/basics/reproduction/)
Investigate the organisms and identify their method(s) of reproduction.
Organism
Asexual
Sexual
Both
Honey Bee
Sea Horse
Giant Amoeba
Grizzly Bear
Coastal Redwood
Brittle Star
Pink Salmon
Sunflower
Volvox
Earthworm
Whiptail Lizard
Leopard Frog
Monarch Butterfly
Sand Scorpion
Strawberry
Red Kangaroo
Flat-back Sea Turtle
Saguaro Cactus
Salmonella
Bald Eagle
Baker’s Yeast
Choose one organism from this list that reproduces asexually. Identify the specific name of
the reproductive strategy (e.g. fragmentation, binary fission etc.) and outline the features.
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