NANFA-- Sex change in Xiphophorus sp.?

Sajjad Lateef (sajjadlateef_at_yahoo.com)
Thu, 8 Jan 2004 07:58:23 -0800 (PST)

Hi all,

What is the latest scientific conclusion on the sex change
in freshwater livebearers like Xiphophorus sp.?

Is it true sex change? Is it considered an apparent sex change
with late-developing males? Is it a change in hormone levels
in females causing them to develop male-like characteristics?

References would be great, if you have them.

Thanks
Sajjad

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