hermaphroditismhaving
Hermaphroditism, in a biological context, refers to the condition where an organism possesses both male and female reproductive organs. This can manifest in various ways across different species. In some cases, an individual may have fully functional reproductive organs of both sexes, capable of producing both sperm and eggs. In other instances, an individual might have ovotestes, which are organs that contain both ovarian and testicular tissue. The reproductive capabilities can also vary, with some hermaphrodites being able to self-fertilize, while others require mating with another individual.
This biological trait is common in the plant kingdom, where many flowers contain both male (stamen) and