ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Dimorphic

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /daɪˈmɔːfɪk/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Dimorphic is an adjective meaning occurring or existing in two different forms.

Meaning

occurring or existing in two different forms.

More Meanings

  1. exhibiting dimorphism

Example Sentences

Molecular data, specifically CO1 DNA barcodes obtained via Sanger sequencing, will be used to (1) complement ecological and morphological data in the resolution of species-level problems for which morphology is ambiguous or inadequate, and (2) associate the sexes of sexually dimorphic species and associate larvae with adults.

Synonyms for dimorphic

Depending on context, synonyms include bimorphic, bimorphous, dimorphous.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dimorphous, bimorphic, dichromatic, polymorphous, bicolorous, biform.

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