"polyphenism" meaning in English

See polyphenism in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

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
    Sense id: en-polyphenism-en-noun-gw-6sXC5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, genetics, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences

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