The Amazon molly,Poecillia formosa,is a freshwater fish that is gynogenetic.In order to reproduce,individuals of this all-female species must mate with a male from a closely related species to initiate the development of their offspring.The male's genetic material does not,however,enter the Amazon molly's egg.What costs of sexual reproduction does the Amazon molly potentially experience?

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Although the Amazon molly is considered to be an asexual species, it still incurs some costs associated with sexual reproduction. These include the energy spent on finding mates and potential competition with other females for mates, thus options B and C are correct. Option D is not relevant since Muller's ratchet is a process that affects the accumulation of deleterious mutations in small asexual populations, which is not applicable in the case of the Amazon molly.

The Amazon Molly,Poecillia Formosa,is a Freshwater Fish That Is Gynogenetic