Are offsprings produced by hermaphrodites

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Offspring produced by hermaphrodites can be genetically identical if the parent is completely inbred, resulting in all genetic loci being homozygous. In this case, each offspring receives the same gene copy from the single parent, leading to identical genetics. Conversely, if the parent is not homozygous, offspring will exhibit genetic variation as they randomly inherit different gene copies from the parent. Over many generations, random inbreeding can result in the loss of genetic diversity, potentially leading to clonal populations, as seen in some hermaphroditic species like killifish. Thus, while initial offspring may vary genetically, prolonged inbreeding can lead to a situation where offspring become genetically identical.
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Are offsprings produced by hermaphrodites genetically identical because both the gametes are produced by the same parent ,as in some cases.
 
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If the parent is completely inbred, with all genetic loci homozygous (both copies of a particular gene are the same), they will produce identical offspring.
Each offspring will one have a single choice for each gene it receives from each gamete from the single parent.

Otherwise, there will be genetic differences in the offspring.
If the parent is not homozygous at each loci, then each offspring will be randomly assigned (at fertilization) one of two different copies of each gene, from the single parent.
With many offspring, genetic differences will arise.

However, if this process is repeated for many generations, different copies of genes will gradually be lost, through random inbreeding processes.
This can lead to clonal or virtually clonal populations, such as this hermaphroditic killifish.
So after that happens, the answer would be yes.
 
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