Gynandromorphic (Adjective)
Meaning
Having both male and female morphological characteristics.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The rare gynandromorphic butterfly had striking male and female color patterns on its wings, making it a prized specimen for collectors.
- In some species of birds, gynandromorphic individuals can occur, exhibiting a mix of male and female plumage characteristics.
- Gynandromorphic flowers that have both male and female reproductive organs are known to exist in certain plant species.
- A study on zebra danios revealed the presence of gynandromorphic individuals that exhibited characteristics of both sexes.
- The gynandromorphic moth displayed a remarkable combination of male and female markings on its body, intriguing the entomologists studying it.