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 16

a. 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.

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