By Possessing Both Male and Female Organs,hermaphrodites

Question

By possessing both male and female organs,hermaphrodites
A)are asexual.
B)lose all advantages to sexual reproduction.
C)gain the ability to mate with any other individual of their species,not just the half that are the opposite sex.
D)gain the ability to choose to be either sexual or asexual.
E)always have the ability to self-fertilize if no other members of their species are around.

Accepted Answer

Hermaphrodites gain the unique advantage of being able to mate with any other individual of their species, regardless of their sex. This increases the chances of successful reproduction and genetic diversity within the population. While they may also have the ability to self-fertilize, it is not always necessary or preferred in terms of genetic diversity.