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No. Human hermaphrodites are not actually both male and female. Genetically they will either be male or female, and thus will either produce sperm or eggs (ova), but never both.
People who are considered hermaphrodites acutually only have "ambiguous genitalia" usually due to hormonal imbalances in utero. For example, if a female fetus is exposed to testosterone in the uterus, she will develop ambiguous genitalia or if a male fetus is not exposed to enough testosterone in the uterus, he will develop ambiguous genitalia.
National Geographic has a story about a shark who this may have happend with.
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2002/09/0925_020925_virginshark.html
Very far fetched, yet possible. Found to occur in rabbits before!
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2843/can-hermaphrodites-get-themselves-pregnant
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∙ 6y ago
No, hermaphrodites cannot self-impregnate. Although they have both male and female reproductive organs, fertilization still requires genetic material from another individual to produce offspring. Hermaphrodites can still reproduce through cross-fertilization with another individual.
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∙ 6y agoFertility is theoretically possible in true hermaphrodites, there is no documented case where both gonadal tissues function, contrary to the misconception that hermaphrodites can impregnate themselves.
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What the meaning of Hermaphrodite in Hindi language?
We known them as kinner or khusra The term Hermaphrodite means "of two sexes". It is a person born with the sexual organs of both male and female.
What are some Hard long words that can insult people?
Hermaphrodite, meaning an organism with both sexual organs
What are some Words that start with self?
Some words that start with "self" include selfless, self-esteem, self-care, and self-reliant.
What is the true meaning of the word androgynous?
Androgynous is the general term for the phenomenon that an organism is both male and female. One could also speak of a hermaphrodite, derived from Hermaphroditus.
What is the same meaning of Independent?
Autonomous, self-reliant, self-sufficient.
Can a woman self impregnate?
No. Women can not self impregnate. If you heard otherwise, well that woman was probably date raped and didn't know it.
Are there animals that self impregnate?
Yes there are quite a number of animals that can self impregnate though it is definitely the exception and not the rule. Dendrobaena rubida is an example of this.
Can you get pregnant with your own sperm?
If you are female you don't have sperm. Only males have sperm.
Can female guinea pigs have babies without a male guinea pig?
Not unless some form of artificial insemination is being used to impregnate them. Female guinea pigs cannot self-impregnate.
When was The Hermaphrodite created?
The Hermaphrodite was created in 1847.
What is a hermaphrodite and sequential hermaphrodite?
A hermaphrodite is an organism with both male and female reproductive organs. A sequential hermaphrodite, however, is an organism that changes sex during their life.
How did silverweed adapt to its habitat?
•spreads rapidly •perennial plant •Silverweed flowers are insect pollinated as well as self-pollinated as they are hermaphrodite
What is another hermaphrodite?
A 'typical' hermaphrodite would be an earthworm.
Is a hermaphrodite a type of disease?
Hermaphrodite is not a disease. It's sort of condition where living things has 2 sex or interested in both sex. In animal life, we found that snails has 2 sex, but both can't impregnate each other because each sex has different maturity period. So, altough snails has 2 sex, they still have to find other snails for impregnate each other. In human life, i ever read some articles that Julius Caesar is a hermaphrodite. Means that he did interesting in women and also intersting to men just like a women. Of course Julius Caesar doesn't have 2 sex, but we called him Hermaphrodite mentally because he was interesting to men and women. Hope this help. No, a hermaphrodite is a genetic mutation. It is also not homosexuality, as it is a matter of the genitals not being recognized as they truly are, i.e. a male raied as a girl because the penis was not normally visible. The person then has feelings towards woman as a man would, but is left feeling confusion because the mental makeup is male. More often than you would imagine.
How many pages does The Hermaphrodite have?
The novel "The Hermaphrodite" by Julia Ward Howe contains approximately 300 pages.
Can dog impregnate a woman?
no , its like a lion trying to impregnate a horse
Do you say il or elle for a hermaphrodite?
Un hermaphrodite (masculine noun).
