science Phys Org 2026-08-07

Antenna-like Appendage May Help Turtle Embryos Sense Nest Temperatures

Researchers suggest that a sensory appendage in turtle embryos may allow them to detect nest temperatures, which determine the sex of the hatchlings.

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