Two different species of protists living in a tide pool. Species A reproduces both sexually and asexually, and Species B reproduce only asexually. The pool gradually becomes infested with disease-causing viruses. Which species are more likely to survive in the changing environment?

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Species A, which reproduces both sexually and asexually, is more likely to survive in the changing environment because sexual reproduction generates genetic diversity. This diversity increases the chances that some individuals will have traits that allow them to resist or cope with the disease, compared to Species B, which reproduces only asexually and thus has less genetic variability.

Two Different Species of Protists Living in a Tide Pool