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Dictionary » D » Dimorphism DimorphismDimorphism Having two different distinct forms of individuals within the same species or two different distinct forms of parts within the same organism. For plants, it could refer to different leaf types, flowers, etc. For animals, it could refer to different colouring, sizes, features, etc. Sexual dimorphism is a common case, where the two sexes have different shapes, sizes, etc. From each other. ![]()
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Results from our forumRe:... product of conditioning by experience. It's the age-old nature vs. nurture debate. Partly true, but some particular examples of physical sexual dimorphism do come to mind, which can only be caused by genetics. Environmental conditioning does not, for example, cause male peacocks to have and ...
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Re: Evolution of the distinction of genderSexual dimorphism in some species also seems to have important results in terms of encouraging pro-survival activities and behaviours. For example, in insect populations like bees and ants, the phenomenon of gender allows members ...
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Need help with another write up.sexual dimorphism, intraspecies variation, remember that morphology is somewhat subjective so that some people may think people of difference races are of different species based on physiology. You should also think of the other ...
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SOCIETIES evolve also... If that were the case, it would not be necessary for us to have monogamous religions to adapt us to monogamy. Also, there is about the same gender dimorphism with us as with the chimps. If we had evolved into an monogamous species, both males and females would be the same size. charles, http://humanpurpose.simplenet.com
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Re: Sexual Dimorphism & Genetic Drift? 1. What are 2 traits OTHER then size & distribution of body hair that show Sexual Dimorphism in humans? Breasts, average high, share of hips... genitalia also - if not written that characters must be secondary. 2. Why can genetic drift often lead to a reduction ...
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