I. (ˈ)dī|mȯrfik adjective
Etymology: dimorph ous + -ic
1.
a. : dimorphous 1
b. : occurring in two distinct forms
dimorphic leaves of emergent plants
a sexually dimorphic butterfly
2. : combining qualities of two kinds of individuals in one — used chiefly by breeders of fancy-colored canaries
II. noun
( -s )
: a dimorphic individual