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Animals That Can Change Sex
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Clownfish
Clownfish live in hierarchical groups where the dominant female is at the top. If the female dies, the dominant male transitions into a female, taking her place in the hierarchy.
Wrasses
Certain wrasses, a type of reef fish, are protogynous hermaphrodites, meaning females can transition into males. This usually happens when a dominant male in the group is lost.
Green Sea Turtles
While not true sex-changers, the sex of green sea turtles is influenced by the temperature of their nesting environment. Warmer temperatures tend to produce females, while cooler temperatures yield males.
Parrotfish
Similar to wrasses, many parrotfish species can change from female to male. The largest female in the group often makes this transition to take on a leadership role.
Slipper Limpets
These marine snails stack together in groups, with males at the top. Over time, males at the bottom of the stack transform into females, ensuring reproductive success.