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EstroJen t1_ixsdi1i wrote

Reply to comment by son_et_lumiere in TIL that turkeys can sometimes reproduce asexually, forming near-clones of themselves. by WaryLouka

I know if then and how deadly they can be. I imagine they would have the same issues though.

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albene t1_ixstxsj wrote

Yes, it would be an extreme cause of Founder Effect as the gene pool is not just reduced but originates from a single individual instead of a founding population

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