"polyphenism" meaning in All languages combined

See polyphenism on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: polyphenisms [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} polyphenism (countable and uncountable, plural polyphenisms)
  1. (genetics) The development of multiple, discrete phenotypes from a single genotype by organisms living in different environmental conditions. Wikipedia link: polyphenism Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Genetics

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