Which of the following endoparasites is a hermaphrodite?

Cystev

2 years ago

Hermaphroditism, the condition of having both male and female reproductive organs, is common in many endoparasites¹²³. Among the options you've provided:

- **A. Liver fluke**: Liver flukes are hermaphrodites, meaning they have both male and female reproductive organs¹²³.
- **B. Roundworm**: Some species of roundworms are hermaphrodites, while others have separate s*xes¹²³.
- **C. Pinworm**: Pinworms have separate s*xes, they are not hermaphrodites¹²³.
- **D. Tapeworm**: Tapeworms are hermaphrodites¹²³.

So, the correct answer to your question is **A. Liver fluke** and **D. Tapeworm**. These parasites are known to be hermaphrodites¹²³.