dimorphic

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UK/daɪˈmɔːfɪk/US/ˌdaɪˈmɔɹfɪk/

adjective

occurring or existing in two different forms

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Meanings

adjective
  1. occurring or existing in two different forms
  2. exhibiting dimorphism
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    Molecular data, specifically CO1 DNA barcodes obtained via Sanger sequencing, will be used to (1) complement ecological and morphological data in the resolution of species-level problems for which morphology is ambiguous or inadequate, and (2) associate the sexes of sexually dimorphic species and associate larvae with adults.

    (Can we date this quote?), United States Department of Agriculture, SYSTEMATICS OF HYPER-DIVERSE MOTH SUPERFAMILIES, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON AGRICULTURAL PESTS, INVASIVE SPECIES, BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENTS, AND FOOD SECURITY

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveoccurring or existing in two different forms

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Translations

Polish dymorficzny, bimorficzny
  • dymorficznyexhibiting dimorphism
  • bimorficznyexhibiting dimorphism

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APA

dimorphic. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dimorphic

MLA

“dimorphic.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dimorphic. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dimorphic,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dimorphic.

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