hermaphroditismikäytökseen
Hermaphroditism is a term used to describe an organism that possesses both male and female reproductive organs. This biological phenomenon occurs in a variety of species across the animal and plant kingdoms. In humans, the term has largely been replaced by "intersex" to describe individuals born with sex characteristics that do not fit typical definitions of male or female.
In many species, such as earthworms and snails, simultaneous hermaphroditism is common. These organisms can function
In plants, hermaphroditism is the norm. Most flowering plants have flowers containing both male (stamen) and
The presence of both sets of reproductive organs can lead to different reproductive strategies, influencing mating