Definition of Polymorphism

  • 1. (genetics) the genetic variation within a population that natural selection can operate on Noun
  • 2. (chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound Noun
  • 3. (biology) the existence of two or more forms of individuals within the same animal species (independent of sex differences) Noun

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