dioecious - use in sentences

Modifies a noun

  • specie: Option to grow only preferred sex in dioecious species such as hops and tobacco.
  • plant: Module 3: Evolution of Sex & Genetic Conflict Many animals, and some dioecious plants, show striking dimorphism between males and females.
  • tree: Evergreen, dioecious tree or hedging shrub with small, narrow, dark green leaves.

Modifying Another Word

  • usually: The plant is usually dioecious, that is the sexes are on different plants, but can change from year to year!

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