Russian Dolls - How do they reproduce?

Warning picture showing dissected Russian Doll

My theory

I believe that Russian Dolls reproduce asexually. They are born pregnant. At the time of birth, the outer doll dies. What is now the outer doll grows until it reaches full size at which point it gives birth and dies. The birth process is simple - the outer doll simply splits in half around its middle. A new inner doll forms at the same time.

The problem

My theory would mean that the population could only stay the same or decrease. In fact accidents would mean that the population would decrease until the species became extinct.

Question

How can I resolve this problem and allow increase in population whilst still preserving my theory as much as possible?

posted almost 6 years ago

chasly from UK‭

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