In a clownfish group, what happens if the dominant female dies?
A The group disperses
B A new fish joins the group
C The largest male changes sex
Fact: Protandry is a reproductive strategy in which a fish begins life as a male and later transitions to female. The spine-cheeked anemonefish follows this system. In a group, the biggest fish becomes the dominant female. If she dies, the dominant male changes sex. These shifts support stable breeding within small territories.
Correct Answer: The largest male changes sex