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All of the non-living things in an ecosystem are called

Reproduction

All organisms are able to reproduce. This means they are able to make more of their own kind. There are two main types of reproduction – sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction.

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Sexual reproduction involves two parents. Each parent produces a special reproductive cell which join together to form a single cell. This process is called fertilization. The offspring that develops from the fertilized cell will have characteristics from both parents.

Asexual reproduction involves only one parent. The offspring are genetically identical to the parent. Most unicellular organisms reproduce asexually. Bacteria and many other unicellular organisms reproduce by dividing into two identical daughter cells.

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