Sex - Matures

Males often mature at much younger ages and smaller sizes than females.

: The ratio of adult males to females in a population (Adult Sex Ratio) often dictates maturation timing. Male-skewed environments may cause females to mature later, and vice versa. 2. Maturation in Specialized Sexual Systems sex matures

: Individuals mature first as females and later transition to males. Males often mature at much younger ages and

Differences in maturity age can lead to skewed sex ratios on spawning grounds; if one sex matures later, fewer individuals survive the return migration. 4. Human Development and Invariance if one sex matures later