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heteromorphic, heteromorphous Biology 1. differing from the normal form in size, shape, and function 2. (of pairs of homologous chromosomes) differing from each other in size or form 3. (esp of insects) having different forms at different stages of the life cycle heteromorphic [¦hed·ə·rō′mȯr·fik] (cell and molecular biology) Having synoptic or sex chromosomes that differ in size or form. (medicine) Differing from the normal in size or morphology. (zoology) Having a different form at each stage of the life history. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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rugosa in central Japan has heteromorphic sex chromosomes consisting of metacentric (X) and subtelocentric (Y) types in males, whereas in northern Japan it has heteromorphic sex chromosomes consisting of metacentric (W) and subtelocentric (Z) types in females. |
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