hermaphroditism
/hərˌmæfrəˈdaɪtɪzəm/
noun
- The condition of having both male and female reproductive organs or characteristics.
- Scientists study hermaphroditism in fish to understand how sex determination works.
- Hermaphroditism is common in many species of plants and invertebrates.
- The biology textbook explained that hermaphroditism allows some animals to reproduce with any member of their species.
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