ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION!!!

Used by many unicellular organisms, plants, and lower animals.

Each offspring has exactly the same heredity as its parent Each offspring has exactly the same heredity as its parent. They are clones.

Asexual reproduction needs only one parent

Since there is only one parent, there is no fusion of gametes and no mixing of genetic information.

Plants Asexual reproduction in plants can take a number of forms Plants Asexual reproduction in plants can take a number of forms. Many plants develop underground food storage organs that later develop into the following year's plants. 

Animals Asexual reproduction in animals does occur - it happens in sea anemones and starfish

Advantages and Disadvantages of Asexual Reproduction Advantages – Identical to parent, so will get all good characteristics. - Disadvantages – Identical to parent, so will also get bad characteristics and is less able to adapt to the environment.