Hermaphrodite (Adjective)
Meaning
Of animal or plant; having both male female reproductive organs.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The earthworm is a hermaphrodite, possessing both male and female reproductive organs, but it still needs to mate with another worm to reproduce.
- Some species of bananas are hermaphrodite, having both male and female flowers on the same plant.
- Slugs are hermaphrodites, but they typically still engage in a form of courtship and mate with other individuals.
- Certain species of coral are hermaphrodites, with each polyp containing both male and female reproductive organs.
- Bamboo is often hermaphrodite, with each flower spike containing both male and female parts, although this can vary depending on the species.