heteromorphy

Related to heteromorphy: reconfirm, Detrite

heteromorphism, heteromorphy

1. the quality of differing in form from the standard or norm.
2. the condition of existing in different forms at different stages of development, as certain insects. — heteromorphic, adj.

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A detail to be noticed is that there was an apparent heteromorphy of pair 1 (Figure 1d), that initially led to suspect polymorphism or heterogamety.

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