Sexually dimorphic
Sexually Dimorphic
Sexually dimorphic (pronunciation: /sɛkʃuːəliː daɪˈmɔːrfɪk/) refers to the phenomenon where two sexes of the same species exhibit different characteristics beyond the differences in their sexual organs. This term is derived from the Greek words "di" meaning two, and "morph" meaning form.
Etymology
The term "sexually dimorphic" is derived from the Greek words "di" meaning two, and "morph" meaning form. It is used in Biology and Ecology to describe species where males and females have distinctly different appearances.
Related Terms
- Sexual dimorphism: This is the condition where the two sexes of the same species exhibit different characteristics beyond the differences in their sexual organs. This can include differences in size, color, markings, and may also involve the presence of physical features that are unique to one sex.
- Monomorphic: This term is used to describe species where males and females look alike and there are no obvious differences between the sexes.
- Polymorphic: This term is used to describe species where there are multiple distinct forms of individuals within a single population.
- Phenotypic plasticity: This is the ability of an organism to change its phenotype in response to changes in the environment.
- Genetic polymorphism: This is the occurrence of two or more clearly different phenotypes within the same population of a species.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sexually dimorphic
- Wikipedia's article - Sexually dimorphic
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