amphitokous

/æmˈfɪtəkəs/

Definitions

1. noun

Having a different number of sex chromosomes, or of sex chromosomes with a different structure or inactivity, in different species or between the sexes of the same species, especially in respect to the sex chromosomes that determine the sex of the individual

“The species was found to be amphitokous, with the male having two different sex chromosomes.”

Synonyms

  • heterochromatic
  • heterogametic

Antonyms

  • homochromatic
  • homogametic