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unisexual

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u·ni·sex·u·al  (yn-sksh-l)
adj.
1. Of or relating to only one sex.
2. Having only one type of sexual organ; not a hermaphrodite.
3. Botany Having either stamens or pistils but not both.
4. Unisex.

uni·sexu·ali·ty (-l-t) n.
uni·sexu·al·ly adv.

unisexual [ˌjuːnɪˈsɛksjʊəl]
adj
1. of or relating to one sex only
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) (of some organisms) having either male or female reproductive organs but not both
unisexuality  n
unisexually  adv

unisexual  (yn-sksh-l)
1. Having the sex organs of only one sex; not hermaphroditic. Used of organisms.
2. Having stamens and pistils in separate flowers borne on the same plant; diclinous. Used of flowers.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.unisexual - relating to only one sex or having only one type of sexual organunisexual - relating to only one sex or having only one type of sexual organ; not hermaphroditic
sexual - having or involving sex; "sexual reproduction"; "sexual spores"


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But if, in fact, all hermaphrodites do occasionally intercross with other individuals, the difference between hermaphrodites and unisexual species, as far as function is concerned, becomes very small.
 
 
 
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