Vertebrate Sex Determination
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Vertebrate sex determination encompasses the diverse biological processes by which animals with backbones develop into either male or female sexes. This fascinating field explores various mechanisms, including genetic sex determination (GSD) involving sex chromosomes, and environmental sex determination (ESD) influenced by factors like temperature. Understanding these complex animal sex differentiation pathways is crucial for insights into reproductive biology, evolution, and conservation across a wide array of species.