Scientists discover female fish capable of reproduction through selfing
Q. Scientists have discovered a female hybrid fish growing male reproductive organs and giving birth to offspring. What is this process called?- Published on 28 Mar 16a. Birthing
b. Selfing
c. Bleaching
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Selfing
In a rare discovery, scientists have observed that cichlid female hybrid fish growing male reproductive organs has impregnated itself and given birth to offsprings in a process called selfing which is very rare in vertebrates. Researchers reported that selfing in cichlid females is not likely to happen unless parents have different sex determining genes.
