Answer: The correct answer for the fill in the blank is Asexually.
Asexually reproducing organisms have rapid rate of reproduction as only a single parent is involved in this. Also, there is no formation and fusion of gametes in this mode of reproduction.
They produce larger number of offsprings through rapid rate of reproduction. By doing so they have larger chances of survival.
For instance, if a part of bacterial species population is wiped out through viral infection, bacteria can compensate this loss by the rapid rate of reproduction. This increases their chances of survival.
They are among the first
colonizers of an environment. This way they break down rocks and make nutrients available for other plants. They help in retention
of water in a habitat and also shelter many microorganisms.
They also decompose organic matter hence play an
important role in the cycling of nutrient in the environment.
They all under the kingdom animalia. The others are plantae, fungi and Protoctista.
