hermaphroditism

(hér-maf’r6-di-tizm), n. [= natural order Sterculia cee, tribe Hermanniec, Sp. hermafroditismo = Pg. hermaphroditismo; distinguished mainly by its5-cleft calyx,5 petals as hermaphrodite + -ism.] The state of being a with hollowed claws, 5 stamens with filaments hermaphrodite; union, real or apparent, of the oblong or dilated above, many-ovuled ovary, and two sexes in the same individual. Also her- 5-valved capsule with reniform seeds. The gemaphrodism. nus embraces 90 species, chiefly South African—shrubs with toothed or incised alternate leaves, and yellow or Many Turbellarians, especially the Accela, display the red nodding flowers in the axils of the leaves or in a phenomenon known as “succe ive hermaphroditism,” the terminal cluster. Three species occur in Texas and Mexmale organs of an individual attain to maturity first, and 1¢0, the female organs become ripe subsequently. During Her man nies (hér-ma-ni’é-é6), ». pl. [NL.,