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Are individuals of all species either male or female (unisexual)? Or are there species which possess both the reproductive organs (bisexual)?

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1: Sexuality in animals
Both unisexual and bisexual animals exist on earth.
● Unisexual: Those having either male or female reproductive organs. Example, humans, cockroaches etc.
● Bisexual: Those carrying reproductive organs of both sex inside.
Example, sponges, earthworms, tapeworms and leeches.

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