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sexual dimorphism

Noun

Meaning

sexual dimorphism (countable and uncountable, plural sexual dimorphisms)

A physical difference between male and female individuals of the same species.

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Examples

Sexual dimorphism peaks during weaning, when the females lose weight and the males start eating more, and is at its lowest when the females are pregnant, which is also when the males are tired from breeding. Source: Internet

Sexual dimorphism is slight, the male’s caudal fin being more pointed. Source: Internet

Sexual dimorphism In a variety of marine organisms it is seen that females are larger in size compared to the males in some close related species. Source: Internet

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