The effects of deleterious mutations in cyclically parthenogenetic organisms.

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Cyclically parthenogenetic organisms experience benefits of both sexual and asexual reproductive modes in a constant environment. Sexual reproduction generates new genotypes and may facilitate the purging of deleterious mutations whereas asexuality has a two-fold advantage and enables maintenance of well-fitted genotypes. Asexual reproduction can have a drawback as increased linkage may lead to the accumulation...

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