Look up: dimorphism

1. Dimorphism
   Dimorphism means having two forms. It usually means that an organism has two different types, for example, males and females of some species look different, and are said to be sexually dimorphic.
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2. dimorphism
   Existence of two morphologically different forms in one organism.
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3. dimorphism
   [n] - (chemistry) the property of certain substances that enables them to exist in two distinct crystalline forms 2. [n] - (biology) the existence of two forms of individual within the same animal species (independent of sex differences)
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4. Dimorphism
   Two different forms of the same species
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5. Dimorphism
   The existence of two distinct forms of an organism or organ, e.g. winged and wingless generations in the life of aphids, winged and wingless seeds produced from the same flower.
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6. Dimorphism
   Di·mor'phism noun [ Confer French dimorphisme .] 1. (Biol.) Difference of form between members of the same species, as when a plant has two kinds of flowers, both hermaphrodite (as in the partridge berry), or when there are two forms...
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7. dimorphism
   Having two different distinct forms of individuals within the same species or two different distinct forms of parts within the same organism. For plants, it could refer to different leaf types, flowers, etc. For animals, it could refer to different colouring, sizes, features, etc. Sexual dimorphism ...
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8. dimorphism
   noun (biology) the existence of two forms of individual within the same animal species (independent of sex differences)
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9. dimorphism
   (di-mor´fiz-әm) the quality of existing in two distinct forms. adj., dimor´phic, dimor´phous., adj. sexual dimorphism physical or behavioral differences associated with sex. having some properties of both sexes, as in the early embryo and in some hermaphrod...
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10. Dimorphism
    • (n.) Crystallization in two independent forms of the same chemical compound, as of calcium carbonate as calcite and aragonite. • (n.) Difference of form between members of the same species, as when a plant has two kinds of flowers, both hermaphrodite (as in the partridge berry), or when ...
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11. dimorphism
    dimorphism, dimorphic, dimorphous 1. In biology, the existence among animals of the same species of two distinct forms that differ in one or more characteristics; such as, coloration, size, or shape. 2. In botany, the occurrence of two distinct forms of the same parts in one plant, as in the juveni...
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12. Dimorphism
    In botany, dimorphism is the condition when analogous organs of the same species appear under two very dissimilar forms. Thus the common primrose occurs in two forms, one having long stamens and a short pistil, the other a long pistil and short stamens.
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13. Dimorphism
    Dimorphism is a special case of polymorphism; the state when the same substance can appear in two different crystalline forms. Ice for example can exist as ordinary light ice, or if frozen below minus 20 degrees and subjected to high pressure forms dense ice which is heavier than water.
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14. Dimorphism
    In crystallography, dimorphism is the crystallization of a body in forms belonging to two different systems, or in incompatible forms of the same system, a peculiarity exhibited by sulphur, carbon, etc.
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15. dimorphism
    Type: Term Pronunciation: dī-mōr′fizm Definitions: 1. Existence in two shapes or forms; denoting a difference of crystalline form exhibited by the same substance, or a difference in form or outward appearance between individuals of the same species (sexual dimorphism). 2. The occurre...
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16. Dimorphism
    having two forms. Sexual dimorphism means that the females and males are different in appearance. Dimorphism is a special case of polymorphism, in which a species has more than one form.
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17. dimorphism
    Any of the various differences between individuals of the same species; like color and size. Often sex-related differences.
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