Heteromorphic

/ˌhɛtərəˈmɔrfɪk/ adjective

Definition

Having different forms or shapes, either between individuals or at different life stages.

Etymology

From Greek 'hetero-' (different) and 'morph' (form) with '-ic' suffix, widely used in biology, genetics, and chemistry.

Kelly Says

Some insects like mosquitoes have heteromorphic sexes—males and females look so different that early scientists thought they were different species entirely.

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