Dimorphism

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

(biology) the existence of two forms of individual within the same animal species (independent of sex differences)

Framework senses

3 senses across 2 frameworks

Wordset Dictionary2 sensesview framework →

§1: (biology) the existence of two forms of individual within the same animal species (independent of sex differences)
§2: (chemistry) the property of certain substances that enables them to exist in two distinct crystalline forms

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

§1 · legacy_primary: (biology) the existence of two forms of individual within the same animal species (independent of sex differences)
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