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Hermaphrodite




A Hermaphrodite is an organism that has both male and female sex organs.

In some groups of animals, particularly invertebrates, hermaphroditism is a common condition and it enables a form of reproduction in which both animals can act as the "male" or "female".


Associated Terms: Hermaphrodites, Hermaphroditism.

Also see:
Sequential Hermaphrodite



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