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Meaning of polyphenism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The development of multiple, discrete phenotypes from a single genotype by organisms living in different environmental conditions.

countable, uncountable

Examples

“The focus of attention here is given to seasonal polyphenisms in adults which are closely linked to consistent switches in climate.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

polyphenol polyphenolic polyphenoloxidase polyphenyl polyphenylalanine polyphenylene

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