polyoicous

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Adjective polyoicous has 1 sense

heteroicous, polyoicous, polygamous - having several forms of gametoecia on the same plant
Antonyms: dioecious, dioecian (indirect, via monoecious)

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Polyoicous

Definition

Polyoicous is an adjective used to describe organisms or species that have both male and female reproductive organs or structures.

Senses

Sense 1: Having both male and female reproductive organs.
Sense 2: Exhibiting hermaphroditism.

Sample Sentences

1. The plant species was considered polyoicous as it possessed both stamens and pistils.
2. Hermaphroditic animals, such as earthworms, are classified as polyoicous creatures.
3. The polyoicous fish species is capable of self-fertilization.

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