Vocabulary Entry

ovotestis

|noun

noun

A reproductive organ that contains both ovarian and testicular tissue, typically found in certain hermaphroditic organisms.

Example Sentences

"The ovotestis allows the organism to produce both eggs and sperm."

"In some fish species, the ovotestis plays a crucial role in their reproduction."

"Researchers studied the structure of the ovotestis in various amphibians for their reproductive strategies."