missex

Definitions

To sex incorrectly; to incorrectly determine the sex of.

Examples

“The low-dose group consisted of 34 males and 36 females instead of 35 animals of each sex , because of missexing during the initiation of the study⟳.”

“The three specimens from Bangka on which the name⟳ minor was based, supposedly two males and a female, had wing-lengths of 66, 67 and 68 mm; one may suspect⟳ missexing.”

“As it is unlikely that Janssens missexed the type⟳ I must assume⟳ that the specimens were mislabelled. Although I am unwilling to exchange⟳ the labels, I accept⟳ the studied by me to be the holotype, and accordingly have⟳ attached a suitable [indicator].”

“In the subspecies intermedia and baliensis a similar sexual difference may be assumed, but cannot be established because of insufficient material . In species lacking sexual dimorphism in plumage, some missexing is also to be expected.”

“Missexing is a very common reason⟳ for the failure of two snakes to mate. Double-check the sex of both snakes prior to breeding season. If you are not sure, have⟳ them sexed by an experienced herpetoculturist or veterinarian.”

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