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Re: what is this?!?! [Re: manje] #1213589
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Originally Posted By: manje
What is a bifurcation?


I didn't see this question answered, sorry if it already has been.

A glider has a bifurcated or forked penis. The end of it is shaped like a snakes tongue.


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Re: what is this?!?! [Re: manje] #1217452
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I didn't realize this thread had two pages. What is the purpose of a forked penis? The next time she has hers out I'll check to see if it looks like a snakes tongue.


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Re: what is this?!?! [Re: manje] #1217485
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In the picture, you can actually see it, Mandi, if you blow it up. You just can't see it as well because it looks like the ends are kind of stuck together. It's definitely forked.

Re: what is this?!?! [Re: manje] #1217489
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I enlarged the first pic. and it looks like a bificular penis to me. The pouch does look odd.

Could it be that the pouch is not fully formed and that's why it looks this way? dunno

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Re: what is this?!?! [Re: manje] #1217493
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I got to see this beautiful little girl today. Her pouch is absolutely, 100% fine. It's definitely a pouch - looks normal, no discoloration at all. thumb

Re: what is this?!?! [Re: manje] #1217498
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Awwwwww, you got to see her. How awesome! Does she have the little boy part too?


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Re: what is this?!?! [Re: manje] #1217500
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Unfortunately, she didn't want to show us the little boy part - but she suuuuure is a sweet little thing!!! smile

Re: what is this?!?! [Re: manje] #1217512
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Originally Posted By: manje
What is the purpose of a forked penis?


If I'm not mistaken, the female has a double uterus so the penis is forked for each. Now, I'm not positive about this - it's something I heard. I'm sure I'll be corrected if I'm wrong. wink


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Re: what is this?!?! [Re: manje] #1217531
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Shelly, they have 2 vaginal openings and just the other day Bourbon told me they have 3 uteri! I always thought what you said until she told me about that other part.


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Re: what is this?!?! [Re: manje] #1217533
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Shelly,

That's correct. Two uterus her and a forked (Bificular meaning 2) penis for him. Bunnies are the same way!

Aimee,

She did look really sweet in her pic.s! Did you think the pic. I tried to enlarged looked like it could be male?


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Re: what is this?!?! [Re: manje] #1217535
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If you enlarge mandi's pic, the penis is clearly there and bifurcated.

Her pouch is definitely a pouch, I was able to hold it open and see inside.

Re: what is this?!?! [Re: manje] #1217545
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Quote:
Bourbon told me they have 3 uteri!


This isn't true. They have 2 uteri and 3 vaginal canals. 2 lateral canals are used during mating for the sperm to reach the uteri and the third, median canal is used to give birth.


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Re: what is this?!?! [Re: manje] #1217556
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Marsupials' reproductive systems differ from those of placental mammals. Females have two lateral vaginas, which lead to separate uteri. A third canal, the median vagina, is used for birth. The males generally have a two-pronged penis, which corresponds to the females' two vaginas. read

That sure looks like a penis to me! shock


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Re: what is this?!?! [Re: manje] #1217614
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Yep, Aimee pulled on her belly and her pouch opened right up. And as you can see in the pictures she's got a penis. She does not have a pom. I'm not familiar with hermaphrodites but I wonder why she wouldn't also have developed a pom if she has a penis...


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since she is a hermaphrodite maybe she just developed the penis but is sterile so no pom? idk just an idea. instead of the pom developing the pouch probably took its place? idk this has enticed me.


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Re: what is this?!?! [Re: manje] #1217657
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For some serious reading on hermaphrodites...(very scientific)...

http://mcdb.colorado.edu/labs1/xue/reh%20abstract.htm

Every embryo has both male and female cells. At some point in development USUALLY one set or the other (either the male or the female cells) dies so the other can develop. When this "die off" doesn't happen, you can get hermaphrodites.

Bottom line is, it is a genetic malfunction (not really a genetic defect, more of a malfunction) where the body does not send or receive the appropriate signals to kill off the unneeded cells.


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Re: what is this?!?! [Re: manje] #1217759
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Good info Dancing. And thanks for translating. wink


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