The same happens in some dimorphic plants, as I have observed it. Certainly, at first, it seems a very remarkable fact that the same female butterfly has the power to produce at the same time three different female forms and a male, and that a hermaphrodite plant produces through the seeds of the same fruit three different forms different hermaphrodites that carry three different classes of females and three - or up to six - different classes of males. However, these cases are only exaggerations of the common fact that the female produces offspring of both sexes, which sometimes differ from each other in a portentous way.
The author notes the fascinating phenomenon observed in certain dimorphic plants where the same female butterfly can produce various forms, including different female types alongside a male. This observation highlights a remarkable aspect of nature, where a single individual can yield multiple forms that exhibit significant variations amongst themselves.
The existence of hermaphrodite plants that generate distinct hermaphrodite forms with varied classes of females and males reflects a broader biological reality. This complexity emphasizes how females, in particular, can produce offspring of both sexes that may greatly differ from one another, showcasing the diversity and adaptability of living organisms.
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