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: [[Unicellular]] [[organism]]s generally undergo '''asexual reproduction'''.
: Some [[multicellular]] [[organism]]s can undergo '''asexual reproduction'''. This is observed in a number of stick insect [[species]] and has been observed in turkeys when there are no [[male]]s in the [[population]].
===Advantages of Asexual Reproduction===
: There are advantages of '''asexual reproduction''' over [[Sexual Reproduction|sexual reproduction]]:
:*[[Organism]]s which '''reproduce asexually''' do not need to search for or attract a mate in order to have offspring. This saves time and [[energy]].
:*'''Asexual reproduction''' is faster than [[Sexual Reproduction|sexual reproduction]] so more [[offspring]] can be made in a given time.
===Disadvantages of Asexual Reproduction===
: There are disadvantages of '''asexual reproduction''' compared to [[Sexual Reproduction|sexual reproduction]]:
:*The [[offspring]] made in '''asexual reproduction''' are genetically identical to their parents (except for minor [[mutation]]s) which leads to little [[variation]] in the [[species]]. As a result if conditions change sufficiently to harm one member of the [[species]] it will likely harm all of them in that [[habitat]].
:*Since '''asexual reproduction''' is faster than [[Sexual Reproduction|sexual reproduction]] then they are more likely to be carrying [[offspring]] when environmental conditions are poor. This makes the parent and [[offspring]] more likely to die.