Gynandromorphy

/ɡɪˌnændrəˈmɔːfi/ noun

Definition

The state or condition of being a gynandromorph; the simultaneous expression of both male and female traits in an organism.

Etymology

From Greek gynē (woman) + andr- (man) + -morphē (form) + -y (state, condition), a synonym for gynandromorphism.

Kelly Says

Gynandromorphy in birds creates stunning half-male, half-female specimens—one cardinal was documented with red plumage on one side and brown on the other, showing that visible sex traits are controlled by genetics throughout the body.

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