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ovotestis

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o·vo·tes·tis  (v-tsts)
n. pl. o·vo·tes·tes (-tz)
A hermaphroditic reproductive organ that produces both sperm and eggs, found in certain gastropods.
ovotestis [ˌəʊvəʊˈtɛstɪs]
n pl -tes [-tiːz]
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) the reproductive organ of snails, which produces both ova and spermatozoa
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Noun1.ovotestis - hermaphroditic gonad that contains both testicular and ovarian tissue
gonad, sex gland - a gland in which gametes (sex cells) are produced
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[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Some have an ovary on one side and a testis on the other, but more commonly one or both of these organs that produce reproductive cells is an ovotestis, with a mix of both ovary and testis tissues.
Being born intersex by Theron, Liesl Bjorn / Sister Namibia
Sometimes the ovaries and testicles are combined into a chimera called ovotestis.
Sex or Gender by Sam Vaknin / Women's issues/gender studies community
Morphology of the ovotestis of Serranus atricauda (Teleostei, Serranidae).
Spawning season, maturity sizes, and fecundity in blacktail comber ... by Garcia-Diaz, Mercedes; Gonzalez, Jose A.; Lorente, Maria J.; Tuset, Victor M. / Fishery Bulletin
 
 
 
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