Hermaphroditic Collection

Liver flukes, macro photograph
Liver flukes. Macro photograph of adult liver flukes (Fasciola hepatica), showing the gut (diverticulum) engorged with blood

Liver fluke egg, macro photograph
Liver fluke egg. Macro photograph of a liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) egg, showing the embryo inside. Adult liver flukes are parasitic tremotode flatworms that live in the bile duct of various

Hermaphrodite apricot tree, from Florindie ou Historie physico-economique des
828642 Hermaphrodite apricot tree, from Florindie ou Historie physico-economique des vegetaux de la Torride, 1789 (w/c on paper) by Delahaye (fl.1789); Service Historique de la Marine, Vincennes

Salome title page by Aubrey Beardsley
Title page designed by Aubrey Beardsley illustrating the English translation of Oscar Wildes play Salome. The more obscene details were suppressed. Date: 1894

Salome Contents page by Aubrey Beardsley
Design by Aubrey Beardsley for the Contents page of the English translation of Oscar Wildes play Salome. A masked, winged, hermaphroditic satyr gestures to a lady in a long gown. Date: 1894

Scallops on sea bed

Lined Nembrotha Nudibranch (Nembrotha lineolata) adult pair, mating, Siamil Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Liver flukes, transverse sections
Liver flukes. Light micrographs of transverse sections through the male (top) and female (bottom) body areas of an adult liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica)

Tuberous pea (Lathyrus tuberosus) flowers. Also called earthnut pea or aardaker, this rare wildflower is native to temperate regions of Europe and western Asia

Legousia pentagonia flowers

Crowberry fruit (Empetrum hermaphroditum). Empetrum hermaphroditum is a hermaphrodite form of crowberry, having both male and female reproductive organs. Photographed in Scotland

Nudibranch, Chromodoris annae, Sinandigan wall, Puerto Galera, Mindoro, Philippines
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"Hermaphroditic Wonders: Exploring Nature's Fascinating Dualities" Liver flukes, macro photograph: Delve into the microscopic world of liver flukes, where these hermaphroditic organisms display their remarkable adaptability. Liver fluke egg, macro photograph: Witness the beginning of life for a hermaphroditic liver fluke as its tiny egg holds the potential for both male and female reproductive capabilities. Hermaphrodite apricot tree from Florindie ou Historie physico-economique des: Discover an extraordinary botanical marvel as an apricot tree defies gender norms by bearing both male and female flowers on a single plant. Salome title page by Aubrey Beardsley: Dive into the artistic realm where gender fluidity is depicted with striking elegance in this captivating illustration inspired by Oscar Wilde's play "Salome. " Salome Contents page by Aubrey Beardsley: Uncover the allure of ambiguity as Aubrey Beardsley's intricate artwork invites you to explore themes of sexuality and identity through his portrayal of Salome. Scallops on sea bed: Marvel at nature's ingenuity as scallops demonstrate simultaneous hermaphroditism, allowing them to reproduce with any nearby partner they encounter on the ocean floor. Lined Nembrotha Nudibranch (Nembrotha lineolata) adult pair mating, Siamil Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia: Witness a mesmerizing underwater ballet as two lined Nembrotha nudibranchs engage in a delicate dance of reproduction while embodying both genders within themselves. Liver flukes transverse sections: Explore the intricacies anatomy through detailed cross-sections that unveil how these fascinating creatures navigate their dual reproductive systems. Tapeworm proglottid, light micrograph.