Definition of DIMORPHISM

dimorphism

Meanings

Plural: dimorphisms

Noun

  • (chemistry) the property of certain substances that enables them to exist in two distinct crystalline forms
  • (biology) the existence of two forms of individual within the same animal species (independent of sex differences)
  • The occurrence within a plant of two distinct forms of any part.
  • The occurrence in an animal species of two distinct types of individual.
  • A property of certain substances that enables them to exist in two distinct crystalline forms.

Origin / Etymology

From di- + -morphism.

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