dimorphous

/dɪˈmɔrfoʊs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having two distinct forms, especially referring to the occurrence of two different forms in a population of organisms.

“Some species of coral are dimorphous, with different forms for males and females.”

2. noun

A dimorphism or dimorphic organism.

“The researchers studied the dimorphous traits in the species to understand their behavior.”

Synonyms

  • dimorphic
  • polymorphic

Antonyms

  • monomorphic