Antigeny
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Antigeny is a noun meaning (biology, obsolete) Sexual dimorphism, especially in lepidopterans.
Meaning
(biology, obsolete) Sexual dimorphism, especially in lepidopterans.
Example Sentences
It is a curious circumstance that, while albinic antigeny finds its most complete expression in high temperate regions, and melanic antigeny prevails toward the tropics, the albinic females of a partially antigenic species never appear in the spring brood, but increase in numbers throughout the hot season […]
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sexodimorphism, anthogenesis, androgony, heterospermy, agamogony, androgyny.
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