What is another word for dimorphism?
Pronunciation: [dˈɪmɔːfˌɪzəm] (IPA) 
Dimorphism refers to the occurrence of two distinct forms or types of organisms within a species. Synonyms for dimorphism could include sexual dimorphism, which refers to the physical differences in appearance between males and females of the same species; ontogenetic, relating to developmental changes during the life cycle of an organism; morphological, which pertains to the physical structure or form of an organism; and polychromatism, referring to differences in coloration within the same species. Other synonyms may include dichotomy, bifurcation, divergence, and dichromatism, each describing a different aspect of the morphological differences that can exist within a single species.
