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dimorphism

noun

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

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Word length
10
Starts with
D
Ends with
M
Contains
IM
Scrabble score
20

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Pronunciation

daɪˈmɔːfɪzəm

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noun

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

noun

  1. (chemistry) the property of certain substances that enables them to exist in two distinct crystalline forms

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