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Started by Cite134, August 19, 2010, 09:11:48 AM

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Cite134

August 19, 2010, 09:11:48 AM
Okay, forgive me if this is a stupid question...but it has been on my mind all day.

I mean, why is there even two different genders to begin with? Where did sexual reproduction arise in evolutionary history? I tried looking this up, but I found nothing more than the fuction of sexual reproduction, and certain advantages.

I am aware that sexual reproduction is useful because it provides genetic diversity, but at what point did it come into play?
"Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence" - Carl Sagan.

Tank

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August 19, 2010, 11:30:37 AM
Have a read of this thread at RDF http://forum.richarddawkins.net/viewtop ... 7#p2692507 it should give you some pointers.
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Byronazriel

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September 03, 2010, 06:23:27 AM
There's a species of snake somwhere, that has three genders. :bananacolor:
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skwurll

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September 03, 2010, 07:53:30 AM
Quote from: "Byronazriel"There's a species of snake somwhere, that has three genders. :bananacolor:

Definitely NOT picturing tri-sexual scalies...
Okay, maybe I was, but I have a very visual mindset and it's not my fault.
Ugh. Scalies.
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