Sexual Dimorphism

Call:    mosaic@dimorph

Definition: An indicator of whether sexual dimorphism is exhibited in the species. Sexual dimorphism is defined as “the occurrence of morphological differences (other than primary sexual characters) that distinguish males from females of a species of organism.” (Oxford Dictionaries of Ecology and Zoology)

Possible values, cat., factor

• Sexually Dimorphic – species is sexually dimorphic
• Sexually Monomorphic – species is sexually monomorphic (i.e. non-dimorphic)
• NF - Sexual dimorphism reviewed and inconclusive (no affirmative records found upon review)
• NDY - Sexual dimorphism not digitised yet (yet to be evaluated)
• NA – Sexual dimorphism not applicable to the subject area

Usage Notes: NA

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Last updated: 24 January 2022