Dimorphism Definition & Meaning

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

"Dimorphism" in song lyrics

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  • "scarab antennae sexual dimorphism"
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