Sea Turtle Sex Determination Is Temperature Dependent

question 27

Essay

Sea turtle sex determination is temperature dependent. What effect might global warming have on sea turtle sex ratios? What behavioral compensation might evolve in sea turtles to restore a balanced ratio?

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