Thus , in order for females to remain viable in a population , they would have to be twice as successful as hermaphrodites .
Hermaphrodites can transmit their genes through both pollen and ovules , whereas females can only transmit genes via ovules .
In order for females to remain viable in a population , females would have to be twice as successful as hermaphrodites .
Hermaphrodites can transmit their genes through both pollen and ovules , whereas females can only transmit genes via ovules .