How fish change gender to survive: The natural adaptation of clownfish, wrasses, and sea turtles
Many aquatic animals exhibit sequential hermaphroditism, changing sex to adapt to environmental cues, social dominance, or reproductive needs. From clownfish transforming into females to hawkfish and sea bass shifting roles, these adaptations ensure population balance and survival. Even sea turtles' sex is determined by nest temperature, highlighting nature's remarkable flexibility.
Many aquatic animals exhibit sequential hermaphroditism, changing sex to adapt to environmental cues, social dominance, or reproductive needs. From clownfish transforming into females to hawkfish and sea bass shifting roles, these adaptations ensure population balance and survival. Even sea turtles' sex is determined by nest temperature, highlighting nature's remarkable flexibility.
