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.
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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.
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