Nov 15, 2024, 01:49 PM IST
Slipper Limpet: Slipper limpets exhibit sequential hermaphroditism; they start as males but can transition to females when environmental conditions favor such a change.
Spotted Hyena: Spotted hyenas exhibit flexible social structures where females dominate. In some cases, females can display male-like behaviors, but they do not change sex.
Northern Cardinal: Northern cardinals can show both male and female traits
Hawkfish: Hawkfish are protogynous hermaphrodites, starting life as females and capable of changing to males when needed, especially in harem situations. If the dominant male is removed or challenged, a female can revert to being male
Corals: Corals do not change gender; however, some species may have both male and female reproductive structures, allowing them to reproduce effectively in varying conditions.
Green Sea Turtle: Female species can change their gender depending upon temperate but prior to birth only
Banana Slug: Banana slugs are hermaphroditic, possessing both male and female reproductive organs, allowing them to mate with any other slug they encounter.
Bearded Dragon: Bearded dragons can change sex under certain conditions, particularly influenced by temperature during incubation, which can lead genetically male individuals to exhibit female traits
Clown Fish: Clownfish are protandrous hermaphrodites; they start as males and can become females if the dominant female dies, ensuring reproductive continuity within their social group