New critical period of embryonic sex determination in sea turtles identified

Unlike humans, turtles, lizards and other reptiles -- such as crocodiles -- do not have sex chromosomes. Their sex is determined based on the environment, which makes them especially vulnerable to climate change. An increase in incubation temperatures could jeopardize the production of both sexes.

from Top Environment News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/epigA0B