Slide, Stages of Transformation in Parrotfish From Female to Male, March 1971

Creator

John C. Ogden

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Creation Date

3-1-1971

Abstract

Four dead parrotfish (Genus Scarus). Some species of parrotfish are sequential hermaphrodites, meaning an individual changes sex during different phases of its lifespan. The four dead parrotfish in the photograph are in different stages of the transformation from female to male.

Keywords

Marine biology--Research, Coral reef fishes, Parrotfishes, Hermaphroditic animals

Extent

2x2 projector slide

Physical Collection

Dr. John Ogden Caribbean and Coral Reef collection

Folder

Binder 9

Digital Date

2023

Media Type

Color slides