Can a hermaphrodite reproduce? With itself?

Answer 1

Snails and slugs are the two species most commonly known as being hermaphrodites.

Some snails are simultaneous hermaphrodites that usually cross-fertilize but are capable of occasional self-fertilization, for example, Physa heterostropha or Physa acuta. This behavior is considered to occur in special circumstances, when individuals temporarily cannot meet mating partners in their environment.

I don't know if that applies to slugs as well.

Answer 2

Yes, a banana slug can self-reproduce by self-fertilization due to the presence of both viable male and female organs in the same organism. Thus, it is a hermaphrodite. This is only done in cases wherein there are no other members of the species present.

Answer 3

No a hermaphrodite can not reproduce with itself. In most cases although they may have both genitals they are usually missing some of the necessary reproduction organs.

Answer 4

Its rare though---- banana slug.
From the definition of hermaphrodite.
A hermaphrodite is an organism that possesses both male and female sex organs during its life.
A simultaneous hermaphrodite (or synchronous hermaphrodite) is an organism that has both male and female sexual organs at the same time as an adult. Usually, self-fertilization does not occur.

Answer 5

Only plant hermaphrodites can reproduce with themselves.
Other stuff must have another one fertilize its female part, while its male part fertilizes the other's female part.

Answer 6

That is highly unlikely because a hermathrodite typicly does not have both a fully developed vagina/uterous and a fully developed penis/ testicles. In order for this to work it would need both male and female organs, fully developed, and able to produce both semen and eggs. Then the hermaphrodite would have to be artificially inseminated with its own semen and egg since no penis would beable to bend inward enough to insert into the vaginal opening.

Answer 7

Please don't reproduce!