Polyphenism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Polyphenism is a noun meaning (genetics) The development of multiple, discrete phenotypes from a single genotype by organisms living in different environmental conditions.
Meaning
(genetics) The development of multiple, discrete phenotypes from a single genotype by organisms living in different environmental conditions.
Example Sentences
The focus of attention here is given to seasonal polyphenisms in adults which are closely linked to consistent switches in climate.
Word Forms
- polyphenisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include diphenism, phenotype, phenogenotype, phenogenetics, ecophenotypism, pheneotype.
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