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Which are hermaphrodite ?

A

Earthworm, Hydra and Leech

B

Cockroach, Ascaris and Hydra

C

Earthworm, Ascaris and Leech

D

Ascaris, Cockroach and Hydra

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Hermaphroditism**: - Hermaphrodites are organisms that possess both male and female reproductive organs. This means they can produce both sperm and eggs. 2. **Identifying Examples**: - We need to identify which of the given options contain organisms that are hermaphrodites. The common examples of hermaphroditic organisms include: - **Earthworm**: Known to have both male and female reproductive organs. - **Hydra**: A cnidarian that also possesses both reproductive organs. - **Leech**: Another organism that is classified as hermaphroditic. 3. **Evaluating the Options**: - **Option A**: Earthworm, Hydra, and Leech - All three are hermaphrodites. - **Option B**: Cockroach, Ascaris, and Hydra - Cockroach and Ascaris are not hermaphrodites, while Hydra is. - **Option C**: Earthworm, Ascaris, and Leech - Ascaris is not hermaphroditic. - **Option D**: Ascaris, Cockroach, and Hydra - Ascaris and Cockroach are not hermaphrodites, while Hydra is. 4. **Conclusion**: - The only option where all listed organisms are hermaphrodites is **Option A**: Earthworm, Hydra, and Leech. ### Final Answer: The correct answer is **Option A: Earthworm, Hydra, and Leech**. ---
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