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biodiversity, intersex, hermaphroditism, reproductive strategies, sexual reproduction
Trioecy in Pink Sea Urchins
biodiversity, intersex, hermaphroditism, reproductive strategies, sexual reproduction
biodiversity, intersex, hermaphroditism, reproductive strategies, sexual reproduction
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fossils, archaeology, queer animals
Queerness, science, and the Mistaken Point fossils of Newfoundland
fossils, archaeology, queer animals
fossils, archaeology, queer animals
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gametes
The Evolution and Biology of Sex by Cotner & Wassenberg
gametes
gametes
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Family diversity, diverse families, meiosis, reproduction
Interactive: Meiosis in Animal Cells
Family diversity, diverse families, meiosis, reproduction
Family diversity, diverse families, meiosis, reproduction
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podcast, ecology
Nature is Gay Podcast by Camryn Martin
podcast, ecology
podcast, ecology
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podcast, athletics, sex differences
TESTED Podcast
podcast, athletics, sex differences
podcast, athletics, sex differences
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textbooks, education research
Common high-school textbooks promote unscientific views on gender
textbooks, education research
textbooks, education research
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podcast, ecology
Queerly Natural: A Queer Ecology Podcast
podcast, ecology
podcast, ecology
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sex chromosomes, sex determination
Sex and gender are binaries? Sorry, that's a scientific falsehood
sex chromosomes, sex determination
sex chromosomes, sex determination
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animal species, same-sex behavior, Parenting, Co-parenting, Coparenting
Remember Thomas the blind bisexual goose
animal species, same-sex behavior, Parenting, Co-parenting, Coparenting
animal species, same-sex behavior, Parenting, Co-parenting, Coparenting
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animal species, sexuality, same-sex behavior
Queer Animals Are Everywhere. Science Is Finally Catching On.
animal species, sexuality, same-sex behavior
animal species, sexuality, same-sex behavior
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language, pronouns, gender identity
Language Drops Visual Dictionary
language, pronouns, gender identity
language, pronouns, gender identity
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genetics, inheritance
Dads Also Pass on Mitochondrial DNA, Contrary to Long-Standing Belief
genetics, inheritance
genetics, inheritance
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intersex, sex chromosomes, sex determination
The Intersex Roadshow (Blog)
intersex, sex chromosomes, sex determination
intersex, sex chromosomes, sex determination
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gender showcase, sex determination, sex education, inclusion, gender inclusion, language
Inclusive Zines from the Queer Sex Ed Community Curriculum
gender showcase, sex determination, sex education, inclusion, gender inclusion, language
gender showcase, sex determination, sex education, inclusion, gender inclusion, language
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transgender, transgender scientists, science identity, gender identity
Transgender Researchers Want to Make an Impact
transgender, transgender scientists, science identity, gender identity
transgender, transgender scientists, science identity, gender identity
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Nature is Queer! Infographic
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sex chromosomes, sex determination
Sex Redefined: The Idea of 2 Sexes Is Overly Simplistic
sex chromosomes, sex determination
sex chromosomes, sex determination
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animal species, brain, sex differences
You don't have a male or female brain – the more brains scientists study, the weaker the evidence for sex differences
animal species, brain, sex differences
animal species, brain, sex differences
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sex change, animal species, evolution, hormones
The Unbelievable Secrets of Sex-Changing Animals
sex change, animal species, evolution, hormones
sex change, animal species, evolution, hormones
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gender binary, biological development, intersex, sex chromosomes, hormones
Sex isn’t binary, and we should stop acting like it is
gender binary, biological development, intersex, sex chromosomes, hormones
gender binary, biological development, intersex, sex chromosomes, hormones
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language, gender binary, biological development, sexual reproduction, meiosis, anatomy
Gynandromorph Animals - BBC Earth article
language, gender binary, biological development, sexual reproduction, meiosis, anatomy
language, gender binary, biological development, sexual reproduction, meiosis, anatomy
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intersex, transgender, language, gender binary, biological development
Gender and Sex – Transgender and Intersex (Book Chapter)
intersex, transgender, language, gender binary, biological development
intersex, transgender, language, gender binary, biological development
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sex determination, peer reviewed, article, sex chromosomes, genetics, anatomy
Sex Determination – Why So Many Ways of Doing It?
sex determination, peer reviewed, article, sex chromosomes, genetics, anatomy
sex determination, peer reviewed, article, sex chromosomes, genetics, anatomy
polygenic, gender identity, research, peer reviewed
Journal: The Biological Contributions to Gender Identity and Gender Diversity: Bringing Data to the Table
polygenic, gender identity, research, peer reviewed
polygenic, gender identity, research, peer reviewed
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genetics, inheritance, eugenics, same-sex behavior, astronaut
A Brief History of Twin Studies
genetics, inheritance, eugenics, same-sex behavior, astronaut
genetics, inheritance, eugenics, same-sex behavior, astronaut
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website, resources
Resource: WHO Gender and Genetics
website, resources
website, resources
 

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