Sequential hermaphroditism
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Sequential hermaphroditism is one of the two types of hermaphroditism, the other type being simultaneous hermaphroditism. It occurs when the organism's sex changes at some point in its life. A sequent
Ocellaris clownfish, Amphiprion ocellaris, a protandrous sequential animal species
Moon wrasse, Thalassoma lunare, a protogynous animal species
A terminal-phase male bluehead wrasse
Small male Arisaema triphyllum plant
Ocellaris clownfish
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The ocellaris clownfish, also known as the false percula clownfish or common clownfish, is a marine fish belonging to the family Pomacentridae, which includes clownfishes and damselfishes. A. ocellari
Clownfish are initially male; the largest fish in a group becomes female.
The males can change sex to female during their lives, and live in a harem in which an established dominance hierarchy manages the group and keeps individuals at a specific social rank.