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Sexual dimorphism

Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-010788

The condition where males and females of the same species exhibit distinct differences in appearance, size, or behavior beyond their sexual organs. These differences arise from genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors acting during development. Examples include variations in body size, coloration, or the presence of antlers in deer.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CHM-010788
FieldChemistry
SubjectChemistry and Human Health
ReferencesPAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 804 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)
Record as JSON
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  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The condition where males and females of the same species exhibit distinct differences in appearance, size, or behavior beyond their sexual organs. These differences arise from genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors acting during development. Examples include variations in body size, coloration, or the presence of antlers in deer.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 804 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/sexual-dimorphism/"
}

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