ovotestis

• Sustantivo que designa una gónada hermafrodita que contiene a la vez tejido testicular y tejido ovárico.

A noun referring to a hermaphroditic gonad that contains both testicular and ovarian tissue.

1. Hermaphroditic gonadC2formalscientific

   A reproductive organ found in some animals that contains both testicular and ovarian tissue, allowing for both male and female functions.

   Ovotestis (gónada hermafrodita)

   • The snail's ovotestis produces both sperm and eggs.
   • In certain species, the ovotestis allows for self-fertilization.
   • The development of the ovotestis is regulated by specific hormones.