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2006-10-20 22:24:18 · 5 answers · asked by emilo 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Typically, in hermaphrodites belonging to a species in which hermaphroditism is not the norm (humans, for example), reproduction is not possible, but there are some instances in which sperm or ova are capable of conceiving offspring. On very rare occasions, such a hermaphrodite can even impregnate itself, but this will result in complications, such as the offspring having identical DNA to its parent.
A simultaneous hermaphrodite (or synchronous hermaphrodite) is an organism that has both male and female organs at the same time as an adult. Usually, self-fertilization does not occur.
The term "hermaphrodite" derives from Hermaphroditus, the son of Hermes and Aphrodite in Greek mythology, who was fused with a nymph, Salmacis, resulting in one possessing physical traits of both sexes.
2006-10-20 22:33:23 · answer #1 · answered by LadieVamp 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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can A hermaphrodite get pregnat ?
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2015-08-18 12:58:13 · answer #2 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they have a full set of femal reproductive organs, yes!
2006-10-21 00:44:59 · answer #3 · answered by Emily O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some can, it depends on whetheror not they are more male or female(whether or not they have produced breasts after puberty is usually a tell-tale sign...and whether or not their female organs are well enough formed....
2006-10-20 22:28:22 · answer #4 · answered by nickname4anne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF they have a uterus, eggs and estrogen I guess. Can they make themselves pregnant?
2006-10-21 15:13:57 · answer #5 · answered by Jody 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
can two have it four ways?
2006-10-20 22:26:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, but they can adopt kids
2006-10-20 22:25:53 · answer #7 · answered by John Doe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋