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Organism Forms > Hermaphroditic Organisms

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Hermaphroditic Organisms  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Animals and plants which have, as their normal mode of reproduction, both male and female sex organs in the same individual. Organisms which begin as female and later switch to male. Organisms which begin as male and later switch to female. Animals and plants in which both sperm and eggs are produced by the same individual but at different times. Organisms with both protandrous and protogynous individuals.

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