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Is there a term for when a male and female of a particular species do not resemble each other?

Asked by Yellowdog (12216points) April 12th, 2020

That is to say, the male and female appear to be different animals or alien creatures?

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RedDeerGuy1's avatar

Genetic variation.

SavoirFaire's avatar

Sexual dimorphism, though what you are describing would be a particularly extreme case.

gondwanalon's avatar

Sexual dimorphism.

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Zaku's avatar

^ +1 point to @gondwanalon

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