Clownfish to Butterfly: 7 Animals that can change their gender
lifestyle Jul 06 2024
Author: Roshni Tamta Image Credits:Freepik
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Clownfish
Clownfish live in groups with the largest female being responsible for reproduction. They are born with one sex however change to other gender when required.
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Sea Bass
Sea bass are spread across the USA. They are protogynous hermaphrodites which means they can change their gender from female to male when necessary.
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Banana slug
Banana slugs are bright yellow slugs and can get up to 10 inches long. These worms are simultaneous hermaphrodites meaning they have both male and female reproductive organs.
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Butterfly
Some butterflies have gynandromorphism which means they show both male and female characteristics.
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Cardinals
Cardinals are beautiful red birds that also showcase gynandromorphism occasionally. This means they can show both traits, male and female.
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Bearded dragon
Bearded dragons show an interesting thing during incubation. If the temperature is too warm, the male bearded dragons in the egg change their gender to female.
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Hawkfish
Hawkfish are also able to change their genders from male to female when the situation calls for it.