Question

What are those organisms called which bear both the sex organs in the same individual? Give one example of such organism.(All India - 2016)

Answer 1

Answer:

hermaphrodite

eg- earthworm

Answer 2

The correct answer is Hermaphrodite.

Explanation:

• Hermaphrodites are organisms in which  the male and the female organs for reproduction are present in the same individual.
• They are able to produce both the male and the female gametes.
• Fertilisation within the same individual is common.
• They can also undergo sexual reproduction whether either organism can act as a female or a male.
• An example is: Earthworm (Phylum: Annelida).