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In [[biology]], a '''hermaphrodite''' was an organism that had reproductive organs normally associated with both male and female sexes. | In [[biology]], a '''hermaphrodite''' was an organism that had reproductive organs normally associated with both male and female sexes. | ||
Despite their female-like voices, [[Alpha Centauran]]s were hermaphrodites and | Despite their female-like voices, [[Alpha Centauran]]s were hermaphrodites and properly referred to as "it". Nevertheless, the [[Third Doctor|Doctor]] generally used the masculine to refer to [[Alpha Centauri|the Federation ambassador to Peladon]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Monster of Peladon]]'') | ||
[[Chelonian]]s were hermaphrodites and all members could lay eggs. Despite this, Chelonians were referred to as males. ([[MA]]: ''[[The Crystal Bucephalus (novel)|The Crystal Bucephalus]]'') | [[Chelonian]]s were hermaphrodites and all members could lay eggs. Despite this, Chelonians were referred to as males. ([[MA]]: ''[[The Crystal Bucephalus (novel)|The Crystal Bucephalus]]'') | ||
Revision as of 02:47, 11 October 2011
In biology, a hermaphrodite was an organism that had reproductive organs normally associated with both male and female sexes.
Despite their female-like voices, Alpha Centaurans were hermaphrodites and properly referred to as "it". Nevertheless, the Doctor generally used the masculine to refer to the Federation ambassador to Peladon. (DW: The Monster of Peladon)
Chelonians were hermaphrodites and all members could lay eggs. Despite this, Chelonians were referred to as males. (MA: The Crystal Bucephalus)
The Sloathes (NA: Sky Pirates!) and the Brascans (EDA: Kursaal) were also hermaphrodites.
There seemed to be no visual distinction between male or female Ood, which would suggest that they were hermaphrodites. (REF: Doctor Who: The Visual Dictionary) On the other hand, when Donna called an Ood "it", the Doctor corrected her, saying she should call him a "he". (DW: Planet of the Ood)
