In some species, the sex of the future individual is determined by environmental conditions and not by sex chromosomes. Which species determines its sex by temperature?
A) birds
B) fruit flies
C) frogs
D) rabbits
E) zebras

Question

In some species, the sex of the future individual is determined by environmental conditions and not by sex chromosomes. Which species determines its sex by temperature?​
A) ​birds
B) ​fruit flies
C) ​frogs
D) ​rabbits
E) ​zebras

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Frogs, among other reptiles and some fish, can have their sex determined by the temperature at which their eggs are incubated. This phenomenon is known as temperature-dependent sex determination (TSD).

In Some Species, the Sex of the Future Individual Is