A new sea star species has been identified in Australia. This species is a hermaphrodite that self-fertilizes and keeps its young inside of its body. Other species of sea stars in this genus have both male and female sea stars. They release eggs and sperm into the water where the egg is fertilized. How does the new sea star species influence our understanding of biology?

A) It shows that populations of organisms in a community stay the same.
B) It shows that populations of organisms have individuals that form with new traits.
C) It shows that populations of organisms interact with the nonliving environment.
D) It shows that populations of organisms share the same habitat.