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No, there cannot be a hermaphrodatic human because of the genetics, as only one reproductive strategy can be chosen even when there is a disorder. Find me the
by brigandish 2y ago
No, there cannot be a hermaphrodatic human because of the genetics, as only one reproductive strategy can be chosen even when there is a disorder.
Find me the third type of gamete and you’ll have a point.
Edit: I’ll add, traits are a bimodal distribution, sex is binary (because of all I’ve outlined here). If you believe that traits define sex then you are sorely mistaken (see 3rd gamete for why).
- defrost 2y agoTrue hermaphroditism: Geographical distribution, clinical findings, chromosomes and gonadal histology European Journal of Pediatrics, 1994 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF02000779 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF02000779
- brigandish 2y agoDealt with here[1] but I'm more than willing to post the quote again: > In the past, ovotesticular syndrome was referred to as true hermaphroditism, which is considered outdated as of 2006. The term "true hermaphroditism" was considered very misleading by many medical organizations and by many advocacy groups, as hermaphroditism refers to a species that produces both sperm and ova, something that is impossible in humans. [1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42929198 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42929198