In a follow-up to my first post on the duality of sex I mentioned chemicals in affecting sex. Here is a new article I came across. I expect readers are already aware of other things that may feminize boys and vice versa but this one was new to me.
My duality discussion is short on this one. What is the duality of the title? - Depopulation of the amphibians? Sex reversed frogs? Needs something better I think. I guess my duality is stuck today.
My favorite part of this article quoted here is:
"Whether the effects translate to humans is far from clear. Frogs have thin skin that can absorb chemicals easily and they literally bathe in the polluted water"
Yes it is said we humans have thick skin (pun intended). And I laughed as I thought about how I have to yell at my grandson for that 40+ minute shower. Oh and he used to live in the pool during summers. LOL
I don’t even know if this chemical is in our water. I guess if he is only feminized a little we won’t notice until his grandchildrens grandchildren.
Common weedkiller turns male frogs into females
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
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