hermaphrodite (Meaning)
hermaphrodite (n)
one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made
hermaphrodite (s)
of animal or plant; having both male female reproductive organs
hermaphrodite (n.)
An individual which has the attributes of both male and female, or which unites in itself the two sexes; an animal or plant having the parts of generation of both sexes, as when a flower contains both the stamens and pistil within the same calyx, or on the same receptacle. In some cases reproduction may take place without the union of the distinct individuals. In the animal kingdom true hermaphrodites are found only among the invertebrates. See Illust. in Appendix, under Helminths.
hermaphrodite (a.)
Including, or being of, both sexes; as, an hermaphrodite animal or flower.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hermaphrodite
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hermaphrodite Sentence Examples
- The hermaphrodite snail possesses both male and female reproductive organs.
- In some species, hermaphroditism is a temporary condition, while in others, it is permanent.
- The hermaphrodite sea cucumbers can fertilize their own eggs internally.
- Certain types of tapeworms exhibit hermaphroditism, allowing them to self-fertilize.
- The hermaphrodite earthworms possess both male and female reproductive structures.
- Some plants, such as the daylily, are hermaphroditic, meaning they have both male and female flowers.
- The hermaphrodite oyster has both male and female reproductive organs and can change gender over its lifetime.
- The hermaphrodite flatworm can reproduce both sexually and asexually.
- The hermaphrodite limpet can mate with both males and females.
- Some species of coral are hermaphroditic and can self-fertilize, while others require cross-fertilization.
FAQs About the word hermaphrodite
one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made, of animal or plant; havi
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The hermaphrodite snail possesses both male and female reproductive organs.
In some species, hermaphroditism is a temporary condition, while in others, it is permanent.
The hermaphrodite sea cucumbers can fertilize their own eggs internally.
Certain types of tapeworms exhibit hermaphroditism, allowing them to self-fertilize.
