Hermaphroditic
Hermaphroditic describes organisms that possess both male and female reproductive organs or reproductive capabilities within a single individual. In biology, hermaphroditism can be simultaneous, where an individual has male and female organs at the same time, or sequential, where an individual changes sex during its life cycle. The term derives from Hermaphroditus, a figure in Greek mythology.
In the animal kingdom, simultaneous hermaphroditism is common among many invertebrates, including earthworms (Lumbricus terrestris), many
In plants, many flowering species have hermaphroditic, or perfect, flowers that contain both stamen (male) and
Usage and terminology: While hermaphroditic is a valid biological term for non-human organisms, it is generally