Characterized by the presence of heterosomes; having chromosomes or body components that differ in type or structure.
From 'hetero-' (different) + 'som-' (body) + '-ous' (adjective suffix). A technical genetic or biological term describing organisms with atypical chromosomal composition.
Some insects are heterosomous in a wild way—males and females have completely different chromosome counts, yet produce identical-looking offspring!
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