gynandromorph
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of gynandromorph
First recorded in 1895–1900; from Greek gýnandro(s) ( see gynandrous) + -morph
Example Sentences
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The bird appeared to be a bilateral gynandromorph: female on one side and male on the other.
From New York Times • Mar. 7, 2024
A pet stick insect surprised its owner when she noticed it was half male and half female - known as a gynandromorph.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2022
Experts at the Natural History Museum confirmed it was the "first reported gynandromorph" in that species.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2022
Mr Brock said: "It's the first time a gynandromorph has been reported in Diapherodes gigantea - but they are known in culture stocks of some other species."
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2022
"In a gynandromorph, including this individual, the genitalia are not properly formed so although male-like, it would not be able to mate properly with a female."
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2022
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