Question

One of the effects of climate change is the warming of ocean and air temperatures. The sex of sea turtle offspring is determined by temperature during development. Temperature over 87° Fahrenheit will result in female offspring. In 2-5 sentences, describe what change you'd expect to see in the distribution of traits, if any, and whether it would be caused by a genetic adaptation, a mutation, or the environment.

Answer 1

If ocean and air temperatures continue to rise due to climate change, the sex of sea turtle offspring will be affected. If temperatures remain above 87° Fahrenheit, the majority of offspring will be female. This change in the distribution of traits would not be caused by a genetic adaptation or mutation, but rather by the environment. As temperatures continue to rise, the number of female offspring will increase, resulting in a skewed sex ratio.