In the case of the leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius), a characteristic of the environment during incubation that has been found to have a profound effect not only on sex determination but on the adult's later choice in mates is
A) ambient light.
B) humidity.
C) magnetic field.
D) temperature.

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Temperature plays a crucial role in determining the sex of leopard geckos during incubation, and it also influences their mate choices in adulthood. This phenomenon, known as temperature-dependent sex determination (TSD), is common in some reptiles.

In the Case of the Leopard Gecko (Eublepharis Macularius), a Characteristic