In the case of the flower, where similar diversity of form occasionally exists, the term dimorphism is used. From Wordnik.com. [Vegetable Teratology An Account of the Principal Deviations from the Usual Construction of Plants] Reference
A condition is called dimorphism; those minerals which crystallise in three systems are said to be trimorphous. From Wordnik.com. [The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones] Reference
Apparently that particular dimorphism is very old. From Wordnik.com. [Early indications of bipedalism in A. afarensis - The Panda's Thumb] Reference
That's seems comparable to the dimorphism found in humans. From Wordnik.com. [Gendered Outfits for the Birds] Reference
A big difference than in humans where in this case there is more dimorphism than in the game. From Wordnik.com. [Fantasy Bodies | Goblin Mercantile Exchange] Reference
The theory of human dimorphism: man alone has two substantial forms, one of which is the rational soul; see Quodl. From Wordnik.com. [Hitler's Angel (A Meta Christmas Carol)] Reference
It needs also to be remembered that, as noted earlier, the issue of dimorphism of any kind in the brain is hotly contested. From Wordnik.com. [Homosexuality and Biology] Reference
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