In a Species of Desert Lizard, Only Females Are Known

Multiple Choice

In a species of desert lizard, only females are known to exist. It is necessary for two females to court and for one to assume the posture of a male to stimulate the other female to ovulate. Of course, no fertilization can occur. This is a case of

A) hermaphroditism.
B) parthenogenesis.
C) sexual reproduction because the mating behavior is required.
D) a need for further research since only primitive animals can reproduce asexually.