sexual dimorphism

dimorphism /di·mor·phism/ (di-mor´fizm) the quality of existing in two distinct forms.dimor´phicdimor´phous

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sexual dimorphism 

1. physical or behavioral differences associated with sex.

2. having some properties of both sexes, as in the early embryo and in some hermaphrodites.

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sexual dimorphism

n.

The physical differences between male and female individuals that arise as a consequence of sexual maturation, including the secondary sex characteristics.

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Sexual Dimorphism

A physical dichotomy between males and females of a particular species

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dimorphism [di-mor´fizm]

the quality of existing in two distinct forms. adj., adj dimor´phic, dimor´phous.

sexual dimorphism physical or behavioral differences associated with sex.

having some properties of both sexes, as in the early embryo and in some hermaphrodites.

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dimorphism

the quality of existing in two distinct forms.

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sexual dimorphism

1. physical or behavioral differences associated with sex; males and females of the same species are different in appearance.

2. having some properties of both sexes, as in the early embryo and in some hermaphrodites.

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sexual

pertaining to sex.

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sexual behavior

includes masturbation, courtship, mating, estral display.

sexual cycle

estral cycle.

sexual differentiation

identification of the sex of a patient is done usually by an examination of external genitalia; preparation and examination of a karyotype is the preferred laboratory method.

sexual dimorphism

differences in structure or physical characteristics between males and females of the same species, e.g. horns in some breeds of sheep, feather coat color in many species of birds.

sexual intercourse

see mating.

sexual maturity

capable of mating. Occurs at different ages in different species and in different races and even breeds.

sexual receptivity

behavioral changes in female animals at the time of estrus; involves acceptance of male efforts at copulation and, in some species, actively seeking the male.

sexual rest

circumstances in which no sexual intercourse takes place.