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Clitoris

a small mass of erectile tissue situated at the anterior apex of the vestibule.


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Evolution of the distinction of gender

... hermaphrodite species split into sub-species that are mutually dependent for reproduction. Along with this question came the following:- Is the clitoris and labia underdeveloped penis and scrotum respectively? Are men's nipples vestigial remains from our hermaphrodite ancestors? By golly, are ...

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by ragav.payne
Sat Mar 01, 2008 2:59 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Evolution of the distinction of gender
Replies: 9
Views: 2067

Who did we evolve from?

... organisms. Furthermore, color was important in developing homonid mating behaviors. The ischial callosities (butt cheeks), labia, and sometimes clitoris of some species of homonids will become swollen with blood and turn bright red when they're in heat. There's a reason you get all hot and bothered ...

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by Linn
Fri May 12, 2006 3:06 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Who did we evolve from?
Replies: 157
Views: 19253

Who did we evolve from?

... organisms. Furthermore, color was important in developing homonid mating behaviors. The ischial callosities (butt cheeks), labia, and sometimes clitoris of some species of homonids will become swollen with blood and turn bright red when they're in heat. There's a reason you get all hot and bothered ...

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by AstusAleator
Tue May 09, 2006 1:07 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Who did we evolve from?
Replies: 157
Views: 19253

Hyenas

Are you talking about the "Mock penis"? From wikipedia: A mock penis is the clitoris of the female hyena. Prior to sexual intercourse or when sexually excited, the hymen swells with blood. It hangs out of the vagina and ironically resembles a penis. Biologists ...

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by Poison
Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:57 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Hyenas
Replies: 3
Views: 1408

Pubes

... majora, leaving a strip (females) sometimes called a "landing strip" Brazilian Waxing - remove all, but a small patch, line or triangle over the clitoris for females, or penis for males Complete removal of all pubic hair (either gender) See also Acomoclitic (a preference for hairless genitals) ...

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by Dr.Stein
Mon Nov 28, 2005 2:35 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Pubes
Replies: 7
Views: 5977
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