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  1. Sexual dimorphism - Wikipedia

    Sexual dimorphism is the condition where different sexes of the same species exhibit different morphological characteristics, including characteristics not directly involved in reproduction. [1] The …

  2. Sexual dimorphism | Biology, Definition, Examples, & Facts - Britannica

    Feb 17, 2026 · Sexual dimorphism, the differences between males and females of the same species, such as in color, shape, size, and structure, that are caused by the inheritance of one or the other …

  3. The Most Dramatic Examples of Sexual Dimorphism - Treehugger

    Jun 15, 2024 · Sexual dimorphism refers to distinct differences in appearance or behavior between males and females of the same species, and it can manifest in many fascinating ways—size, …

  4. Sexual Dimorphism - Northern Arizona University

    Sexual dimorphism is the systematic difference in form between individuals of different sex in the same species. For example, in some species, including many mammals, the male is larger than the …

  5. Sexual Dimorphism: In Which Species Does It Occur?

    Sexual dimorphism describes distinct differences between males and females of the same species, beyond their reproductive organs. These variations can include disparities in size, weight, coloration, …

  6. Sexual dimorphism | Zoology | Research Starters - EBSCO

    Mar 6, 2025 · Sexual dimorphism refers to the distinct physical differences between male and female members of a species, which can manifest in variations of size, coloration, and secondary sex …

  7. 4.9: Sexual dimorphism - Biology LibreTexts

    What, biologically, defines whether an organism is female or male, and why does it matter? The question is largely irrelevant in unicellular organisms with multiple mating types. For example, the …

  8. Sexual Dimorphism - Encyclopedia.com

    In the most general sense, any aspect of physical structure, coloration, gene expression, physiology, biochemistry, or behavior that shows evidence of differences between males and females can be …

  9. Sexual Dimorphism - Becoming Human

    One of the most important sources of this variation actually comes from whether the individual is female or male. This variation, called sexual dimorphism, refers to any differences in size, shape, color, or …

  10. Sexual Dimorphism - AZ Animals

    May 27, 2024 · Sexual dimorphism may occur in either animals or plants, with secondary sex characteristics. Examples of this may include markings, weight, size, coloration, or cognitive and …