ovotestis

• Substantivo que designa uma gônada hermafrodita contendo tanto tecido testicular quanto ovariano.

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.

   Gônada 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.