Bluehead Wrasse Sex-Change Infographic (IMAGE)

University of Otago

Bluehead Wrasse Sex-Change Infographic

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Sex change in the bluehead wrasse: Loss of a dominant male signals sex change in a female. The dramatic changes in coloration, behavior and gonadal anatomy are orchestrated by changes in gene expression.

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Erica Todd

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