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Earth's first animals barely evolved until sex changed everything

Research indicates that the earliest animals on Earth reproduced asexually, resulting in stable, low-competition ecosystems that evolved slowly. The introduction of sexual reproduction significantly increased genetic diversity and adaptability, which allowed for rapid evolutionary changes in response to environmental challenges. \nCategory: Statistics

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