Ruff sex: Scientists identify genetic sequence of a bird with four genders

Thursday, November 19, 2015 - 09:40 in Biology & Nature

Biologists have discovered the group of genes responsible for ruffs, a type of sandpiper, having four different genders, including a male that looks like a female and tricks females into mating.

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