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dimorphous

/dahy-mawr-fuhs/US // daɪˈmɔr fəs //

二形,二形的,二形性,二形性的

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : having two forms.

Examples

  • This is also a dimorphous worm; the male has the usual form, the female resembles a lemon.

  • Metacinnabarite is a cubic form of mercuric sulphide, this compound being dimorphous.

  • Lead monoxide is dimorphous, occurring as cubical dodecahedra and as rhombic octahedra.

  • Leaves and shoots dimorphous, primary leaves on long shoots, secondary leaves on dwarf shoots.

  • Mr. Walsh's view is that Cynips quercus aciculata is a dimorphous form of Cynips q. spongifica, and occurs only as a female.