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Asexual reproduction advantage: no energy spent finding a mate
Asexual disadvantage: the offspring are identical to parent, thus adaptability is unlikely to impossible.

Sexual reproduction advantage: offspring are diverse and can adapt to change.
Sexual reproduction disadvantage: energy is spent finding mate and producing offspring.

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