Heterogynous Definition

hetəräjənəs
adjective
Having two kinds of females, reproductive and nonreproductive, as ants or bees do.
Webster's New World

(zoology) Having females very unlike the males in form and structure.

Some heterogynous insects have winged males and wingless females.
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Origin of Heterogynous

  • Ancient Greek

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