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'''Hermaphrodites''' were organisms which could perform the biological role of both males and females. ([[PROSE]]: | '''Hermaphrodites''' were organisms which could perform the biological role of both males and females. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Ruins of Time (short story)}}) | ||
== On Earth == | == On Earth == | ||
In [[1963]], [[Ian Chesterton]] taught his biology class, including [[Susan Foreman]], about hermaphrodites, including [[snail]]s and [[flower]]s. ([[PROSE]]: | In [[1963]], [[Ian Chesterton]] taught his biology class, including [[Susan Foreman]], about hermaphrodites, including [[snail]]s and [[flower]]s. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Ruins of Time (short story)}}) | ||
Circa [[2360]], it became popular among [[human]]s to become hermaphrodites. In [[2363]], the fad ended. Wanting to find a way to quickly populate colony planets, the Earth government conducted experiments in super-fertility with some of the hermaphrodites. ([[PROSE]]: | Circa [[2360]], it became popular among [[human]]s to become hermaphrodites. In [[2363]], the fad ended. Wanting to find a way to quickly populate colony planets, the Earth government conducted experiments in super-fertility with some of the hermaphrodites. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Dead Romance (novel)}}) | ||
== Elsewhere == | == Elsewhere == | ||
The [[Yaqex]] of [[Yaqexis]] and the [[Torcaldian]]s of [[Torcaldi]] were hermaphroditic species encountered by the [[First Doctor]]. ([[PROSE]]: | The [[Yaqex]] of [[Yaqexis]] and the [[Torcaldian]]s of [[Torcaldi]] were hermaphroditic species encountered by the [[First Doctor]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Ruins of Time (short story)}}) | ||
[[Alpha Centauran]]s were hermaphrodites, sometimes pejoratively referred to as "it". Nevertheless, the [[Third Doctor]] generally used masculine pronouns to refer to [[Alpha Centauri (The Curse of Peladon)|the Federation ambassador to Peladon]]. ([[TV]]: | [[Alpha Centauran]]s were hermaphrodites, sometimes pejoratively referred to as "it". Nevertheless, the [[Third Doctor]] generally used masculine pronouns to refer to [[Alpha Centauri (The Curse of Peladon)|the Federation ambassador to Peladon]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Curse of Peladon (TV story)}}) | ||
[[Chelonian]]s were hermaphrodites and all members could lay [[egg]]s. Despite this, Chelonians were referred to as males. ([[PROSE]]: | [[Chelonian]]s were hermaphrodites and all members could lay [[egg]]s. Despite this, Chelonians were referred to as males. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Highest Science (novel)}}) | ||
The [[Sloathe]]s, ([[PROSE]]: | The [[Sloathe]]s, ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Sky Pirates! (novel)}}) the [[Brascan]]s, ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Kursaal (novel)}}) and the [[Torcaldian]]s ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Ruins of Time (short story)}}) were also hermaphrodites. | ||
== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
Revision as of 19:53, 1 March 2024
Hermaphrodites were organisms which could perform the biological role of both males and females. (PROSE: The Ruins of Time [+]Loading...["The Ruins of Time (short story)"])
On Earth
In 1963, Ian Chesterton taught his biology class, including Susan Foreman, about hermaphrodites, including snails and flowers. (PROSE: The Ruins of Time [+]Loading...["The Ruins of Time (short story)"])
Circa 2360, it became popular among humans to become hermaphrodites. In 2363, the fad ended. Wanting to find a way to quickly populate colony planets, the Earth government conducted experiments in super-fertility with some of the hermaphrodites. (PROSE: Dead Romance [+]Loading...["Dead Romance (novel)"])
Elsewhere
The Yaqex of Yaqexis and the Torcaldians of Torcaldi were hermaphroditic species encountered by the First Doctor. (PROSE: The Ruins of Time [+]Loading...["The Ruins of Time (short story)"])
Alpha Centaurans were hermaphrodites, sometimes pejoratively referred to as "it". Nevertheless, the Third Doctor generally used masculine pronouns to refer to the Federation ambassador to Peladon. (TV: The Curse of Peladon [+]Loading...["The Curse of Peladon (TV story)"])
Chelonians were hermaphrodites and all members could lay eggs. Despite this, Chelonians were referred to as males. (PROSE: The Highest Science [+]Loading...["The Highest Science (novel)"])
The Sloathes, (PROSE: Sky Pirates! [+]Loading...["Sky Pirates! (novel)"]) the Brascans, (PROSE: Kursaal [+]Loading...["Kursaal (novel)"]) and the Torcaldians (PROSE: The Ruins of Time [+]Loading...["The Ruins of Time (short story)"]) were also hermaphrodites.
Behind the scenes
In the real world, "hermaphrodite" is considered an antiquated, even offensive term, when applied to humans. The correct modern-day term is intersex.
