Which of the following consists of only hermaphrodite organisms?

Earthworm, tapeworm, leech

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Earthworm, tapeworm, sea horse, housefly

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Earthworm, leech, flat worm, round worm

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Earthworm, tape worm, housefly, frog

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Solution

The correct option is A Earthworm, tapeworm, leech
Earth worm, tape worm, leech, flat worm are hermaphrodites (bisexual). Bisexual refers to an organism having both male and female sex organs.
Sea horse, house fly, round worm and frog are unisexual animals. Unisexual refers to the organisms in which male and female reproductive systems are present in different individuals

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