1. existing in two distinct forms
Usage: biology; chemistry

Examples

• Many bird species are dimorphic, with males and females having different plumage.
• The dimorphic fungus can exist as either yeast or mold depending on temperature.
• Sexual dimorphism is common in mammals, where males are often larger than females.
• The crystal showed dimorphic properties under different pressure conditions.
• Dimorphic leaves on the same plant can vary dramatically in shape and size.
• The butterfly exhibits dimorphic wing patterns between its summer and winter forms.