Some marine animals, like jellyfish, have alternate sexual and asexual generations.Given that the asexual generation produces plenty of young and takes less energy, what would be the benefit of also having a sexually-reproducing generation?

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Some marine animals, like jellyfish, have alternate sexual and asexual generations.Given that the asexual generation produces plenty of young and takes less energy, what would be the benefit of also having a sexually-reproducing generation?





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