Intersex
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-014815
An animal (usually a fish) that displays both male and female characteristics. Intersex in fish has been linked to exposure to hormone-disrupting compounds such as pharmaceuticals, personal care products, herbicides, pesticides and agricultural products.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-014815 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Ecosystems |
| References | Chesapeake Bay Glossary |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-ENV-014815",
"term": "Intersex",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "An animal (usually a fish) that displays both male and female characteristics. Intersex in fish has been linked to exposure to hormone-disrupting compounds such as pharmaceuticals, personal care products, herbicides, pesticides and agricultural products.",
"subject": "Ecosystems",
"references": [
"Chesapeake Bay Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/intersex/"
}
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