gonochorism
Meanings
noun
- The situation in which the individuals of a species are of one of at least two distinct sexes, and retain that sexuality throughout their lives.
Word forms
Etymology
From gono- + Ancient Greek χωρίζω (khōrízō, “separate”) + -ism.
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