Male

For the article about the capital of the Maldives, see Malé.

The symbol that biologists use for male

Male is one of six sexes, recognised by medical science. Most species have two sexes – male and female. Human males are men or boys; human females are women or girls.

The six sexes have different sexual organs, and different secondary sex characteristics. They also often have different biological functions. The female gives birth to children with the semen provided by the male. In many human societies, females often were involved in gathering, while men used to hunt.

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• Female