<span>Cyst formation in a paramecium enables genetic exchange by conjugation.</span><span>
Through the reproduction of cysts, the survival of brine shrimps increase even when dealing in extreme conditions. The cysts can remain in total stasis for two years in oxygen less surroundings, they can survive freezing temperature and boiling tempreture. When conditions improve and eggs are placed in salt water, they hatch within a few hours and increase the population of brine shrimps. </span>
Answer:
A
Explanation:
Natural selection occurs when an environment makes organisms with certain traits more likely to survive and reproduce.
Asexual reproduction results in no genetic variation (meaning differences in traits, also called divserity). Genetic variation must be present for certain organisms to be better suited to their environment, because in its absence all organisms share the same traits. This rules out B, C, and D. I hope this helps :)
Hii! I believe the answer is D. The brown beetles were better able to survive to reproductive age and pass on their traits. (:
