Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dimorphism
Noun
/daɪˈmɔːrfɪzm/
Definition
The occurrence of two different forms, stages, or types in the life cycle or in the morphology of an organism.
Examples
- Many species of butterflies exhibit sexual dimorphism, where males and females have different wing colors.
- In some plants, there are two forms of flowers that develop under different environmental conditions, which is an example of dimorphism.
Meaning
Dimorphism refers to the ability of some species to exist in two distinct forms, often related to sex or environmental factors.
Synonyms
- Duality
- Twofold form
- Bimorphism
