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Clownfish to Butterfly: 7 Animals that can change their gender

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Clownfish

Clownfish live in groups with the largest female being responsible for reproduction. They are born with one sex however change to other gender when required. 

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Sea Bass

Sea bass are spread across the USA. They are protogynous hermaphrodites which means they can change their gender from female to male when necessary. 

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Banana slug

Banana slugs are bright yellow slugs and can get up to 10 inches long. These worms are simultaneous hermaphrodites meaning they have both male and female reproductive organs. 

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Butterfly

Some butterflies have gynandromorphism which means they show both male and female characteristics. 

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Cardinals

Cardinals are beautiful red birds that also showcase gynandromorphism occasionally. This means they can show both traits, male and female. 

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Bearded dragon

Bearded dragons show an interesting thing during incubation. If the temperature is too warm, the male bearded dragons in the egg change their gender to female. 

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Hawkfish

Hawkfish are also able to change their genders from male to female when the situation calls for it. 

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