PBS Evolution Series "Why Sex?"
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Evolution is a six-part documentary created by NOVA in 2001. Each episode covers a different aspect of evolution. While each episode is exceptionally well-done, the "Why Sex?" episode is particularly relevant to this chapter. This documentary explores the evolutionary advantage sexual reproduction has over asexual reproduction. Multiple examples throughout both the human world and the animal world are analyzed.
Essential concepts: Evolution, natural selection, sexual selection, sexual reproduction, asexual reproduction, adaptations.
