The sex of a developing sea turtle embryo is determined by 3) the temperature of its nest. This phenomenon is known as temperature-dependent sex determination (TSD), where warmer temperatures tend to produce female turtles and cooler temperatures generally result in male turtles. Genetics also play a role in the overall development and characteristics of the turtles, but the primary factor for sex determination in sea turtles is the temperature during the critical incubation period.
What determines the sex of a developing sea turtle embryo?
1)its genetics
2)the size of the eggs
3)the temperature of its nest
4)its diet
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