Hermaphrodite is an organism that has both male and female reproductive organs.

Hermaphrodite is an organism that has both male and female reproductive organs.

• A. Dioecious
• B. Monoecious
• C. Asexual
• D. Hermaphrodite

Answer: (D)

Having both male and female reproductive organs is called hermaphroditism. This arrangement lets an organism produce both eggs and sperm, giving it flexibility in reproduction, especially when mates are scarce or hard to find.

Dioecious describes individuals that are either male or female, not both. Monoecious is a term often used for plants where a single individual has both male and female reproductive structures. Asexual reproduction involves producing offspring without fertilization, so no separate male and female gametes are involved.

The description matches hermaphroditism, so the term that fits is hermaphrodite. Examples include many earthworms and some snails.