whats the similarities and difernces between gonochoristic and hermaphroditic ?
thanks again Jim
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gonochorism
Then click on the link to hermaphroditic at the bottom of the wiki article.
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Hey Jim! I'd be happy to explain the similarities and differences between gonochoristic and hermaphroditic organisms.
Gonochoristic and hermaphroditic are two different reproductive strategies found in organisms.
1. Gonochorism: In gonochoristic organisms, individuals are either male or female. Reproduction requires the involvement of both sexes, and fertilization occurs when sperm from a male fertilizes eggs from a female. Examples of gonochoristic organisms include most mammals, birds, and some reptiles.
2. Hermaphroditism: In hermaphroditic organisms, individuals possess both male and female reproductive organs. They have the ability to produce both eggs and sperm, allowing them to self-fertilize or cross-fertilize with another hermaphroditic organism. Examples of hermaphroditic organisms include earthworms, snails, and some fish.
Here are some similarities between gonochoristic and hermaphroditic organisms:
1. Reproduction: Both strategies involve the production of offspring thual reproduction.
2. Genetic Diversity: Both strategies create genetic diversity within a population, either through recombination of genetic material in gonochoristic organisms or through cross-fertilization in hermaphroditic organisms.
And here are some differences:
1. Number of sexes: Gonochoristic organisms have separate male and female individuals, while hermaphroditic organisms possess both male and female reproductive organs within each individual.
2. Reproductive flexibility: Hermaphroditic organisms have the ability to self-fertilize, whereas gonochoristic organisms require individuals of different sexes for fertilization to occur.
3. Resource allocation: In hermaphroditic organisms, resources must be allocated for both egg and sperm production, while gonochoristic organisms specialize in either egg or sperm production, allowing for more efficient resource allocation.
To recap, gonochoristic organisms have separate male and female individuals, while hermaphroditic organisms possess both male and female reproductive organs within each individual. Hermaphroditism provides reproductive flexibility and requires resource allocation for both sperm and egg production, whereas gonochorism relies on separate sexes for fertilization and allows for specialized reproductive roles.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any more questions.