Definitions

1. noun

One of two or more genetically different types of an organism that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring, often resulting from a mutation or genetic recombination.

“The researchers studied the allelomorphs of a species to understand the genetic basis of its adaptation to changing environments.”

2. noun

In fungi, a type of individual that can produce both male and female gametes, or a type of individual that can be either male or female depending on the presence of a specific factor.

“The allelomorphs in the fungus played a crucial role in its reproductive cycle.”