gonochorism
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Noun
[edit]gonochorism (uncountable)
- (biology, chiefly zoology) 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.
- Coordinate term: dioecy
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[edit]state of having at least two distinct sexes
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