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Select the example/s of hermaphrodite organism/s among these. (a) Earthworm (b) Tapeworm (c) Leech (d) All of these

Name: Problem 51, Chapter 1: Objective Biology for NEET
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Description: Select the example/s of hermaphrodite organism/s among these. (a) Earthworm (b) Tapeworm (c) Leech (d) All of these

   Select the example/s of hermaphrodite organism/s among these.
(a) Earthworm
(b) Tapeworm
(c) Leech
(d) All of these

Objective Biology for NEET

Rajiv Vijay 2nd Edition

Chapter 1, Problem 51

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11/06/2021

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A hermaphrodite organism is one that has reproductive organs that can produce both gametes associated with male and female sexes. Show more…

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Hermaphroditism

Hermaphroditism is the condition in which a single organism possesses both male and female reproductive organs. This allows for a versatile reproductive strategy, as individuals can often produce both eggs and sperm, leading to increased opportunities for mating and genetic exchange.

Reproductive Strategies in Invertebrates

Many invertebrates exhibit hermaphroditism as an adaptive strategy to enhance reproductive success, especially in environments where encountering a mate might be challenging. This strategy enables organisms to either self-fertilize or exchange gametes with any conspecific, thereby ensuring the continuation of the species.

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