TRIMORPHIC

Etymology

Adjective

trimorphic (not comparable)

(zoology) Having three different forms with a clear attribute amongst three animals of the same species.

(botany) Having three different forms of flowers, leaves, or any other attribute on the same plant.

The condition of having three different forms.

Source: Wiktionary


Tri*mor"phic, Tri*mor"phous, a. Etym: [Gr. Tri-) +

Definition: Of, pertaining to, or characterized by, trimorphism; -- contrasted with monomorphic, dimorphic, and polymorphic.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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