Meaning & use
Heteromorphic
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Having different forms or structures at different stages of development, or differing in form from what is typical.
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The species shows heteromorphic sex chromosomes, with the X and Y differing markedly in size.
Some algae undergo a heteromorphic life cycle, alternating between very different-looking generations.
A note on using this word
Used across biology to describe structures, organisms, or life-cycle stages that diverge in shape or form rather than staying uniform.
Words with an opposite meaning
homomorphic
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