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res:
  bibo_abstract:
  - Reproduction is a fundamental biological process, with organisms reproducing sexually,
    asexually, and, in some cases, utilizing both modes of reproduction within the
    same population. Does the ability to reproduce through a combination of asexual
    and sexual modes offer an evolutionary advantage over relying on either mode alone?
    Here, we introduce an empirically driven theoretical model to examine the dynamics
    and interplay between sexual and asexual reproduction in stick insect populations.
    We analyse it using a novel phase transition approach and corroborate it using
    published experimental data. We find that the presence of males can either increase
    or decrease the overall population size. However, maintaining an optimal ratio
    of parthenogenetic to sexual reproduction is crucial for male resilience, effectively
    delaying male extinction. Conversely, extreme levels of parthenogenetic reproduction—whether
    too high or too low—can lead to male extinction, emphasizing the need for a balanced
    number of virgin females to ensure the persistence of males. Our model also explains
    male absence in Carausius morosus and persistence in Extatosoma tiaratum. Our
    findings provide valuable insights into the interplay of reproductive strategies
    and contribute to broader discussions on the transitions between sexual and asexual
    reproduction.@eng
  bibo_authorlist:
  - foaf_Person:
      foaf_givenName: Oran
      foaf_name: Ayalon, Oran
      foaf_surname: Ayalon
  - foaf_Person:
      foaf_givenName: Harikrishnan
      foaf_name: Rajendran, Harikrishnan
      foaf_surname: Rajendran
      foaf_workInfoHomepage: http://www.librecat.org/personId=876b6b34-8ff4-11ec-97c9-8d95a7aae416
  bibo_doi: 10.1098/rsif.2025.0202
  bibo_issue: '229'
  bibo_volume: 22
  dct_date: 2025^xs_gYear
  dct_identifier:
  - UT:001548084900001
  dct_isPartOf:
  - http://id.crossref.org/issn/1742-5689
  - http://id.crossref.org/issn/1742-5662
  dct_language: eng
  dct_publisher: Royal Society@
  dct_title: Interplay of asexual and sexual reproduction in bifunctional insects@
  fabio_hasPubmedId: '40799050'
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