Sexual and asexual reproduction can both offer distinct advantages under certain circumstances.In which of the following situations would asexual reproduction NOT be advantageous?
A) Decomposers discover a dolphin carcass that has recently drifted to the ocean floor.
B) A persistently cooling climate results in a significant increase in average winter snow depth.
C) A cut breaches the skin's defensive ability, and infectious pathogens invade the injury.
D) Coastal currents, water temperature, nutrient concentrations, and light intensity temporarily combine to produce ideal growth conditions for marine phytoplankton.

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Asexual reproduction is not advantageous in a persistently cooling climate with increased snow depth because it limits genetic diversity, which is crucial for adapting to changing environmental conditions.

Sexual and Asexual Reproduction Can Both Offer Distinct Advantages Under