"polyphenic" meaning in All languages combined

See polyphenic on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} polyphenic (not comparable)
  1. (genetics) Having multiple phenotypes that can arise as a result of differing environmental conditions. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Genetics Related terms: polyphenism
    Sense id: en-polyphenic-en-adj--KtMocD5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, genetics, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences

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