Dimorphism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /daɪˈmɔːfɪzəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dimorphism is a noun meaning (biology) The occurrence within a plant of two distinct forms of any part.
Meaning
(biology) The occurrence within a plant of two distinct forms of any part.
More Meanings
- (biology) The occurrence in an animal species of two distinct types of individual.
- (geology) A property of certain substances that enables them to exist in two distinct crystalline forms.
Example Sentences
This is also done for Dizygopleura landesi Roth and Eukloedenella pontotocensis Lundin, new species, which illustrate domiciliar (kloedenellid) dimorphism.
Word Forms
- dimorphisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include difference, dioecy, heterogony, variegation, polygamy, heterophylly.
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