Two-pronged penis fencing – yes, you read that correctly

The Persian carpet flatworm is hermaphroditic, meaning it has both male and female reproductive organs. The two flatworms will try to impregnate one another so they don’t have to bear the burden of carrying the eggs.

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Title: Two-pronged penis fencing – yes, you read that correctly
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