Define hermaphrodite.

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Hermaphrodite is an organism that has both female and male reproductive organs and has the capability to produce gametes associated with both male and female sexes. A plant hermaphrodite for example has both stamen and carpel.
Examples - tunicates, pulmonate molluscs, opisthobranch, earthworms, etc.

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