Question

Which one is the correct example of hermaphrodites?

• A. Tapeworm and leech
• B. Cockroach and frog
• C. Cockroach and earthworm
• D. Carp fish and pigeon

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

In biology, a hermaphrodite is an organism that possesses both male and female reproductive organs. This characteristic allows an organism to produce both eggs and sperm, facilitating the process of self-fertilization in some cases, or increasing mating opportunities. When considering the options provided:

1. Tapeworms (Class: Cestoda) are parasitic flatworms that are typically hermaphroditic. A mature proglottid (segment) in a tapeworm contains a complete set of both male and female reproductive organs.
2. Leeches (Class: Hirudinea) are also often hermaphroditic, meaning they have both testes and ovaries which allow them flexibility in mating.

On the other hand, the following options do not include organisms that are both hermaphroditic:

1. Cockroaches and frogs have distinct male and female sexes, thus are not hermaphroditic.
2. Similarly, cockroaches and earthworms are not both hermaphrodites; only earthworms are.
3. Carp fish and pigeons both have separate sexes, therefore, they are not hermaphroditic.

Thus, the correct example of hermaphrodites among the given options is Tapeworm and leech.

Answer 2

• Hermaphrodites are organisms that possess both male and female reproductive organs, enabling them to produce both eggs and sperm.
• Tapeworms and leeches are examples of hermaphrodites as they have both male and female reproductive organs and can produce both eggs and sperm.
• The other options listed (cockroach and frog, cockroach and earthworm, carp fish and pigeon) are not hermaphrodites, as these organisms typically have separate sexes.