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Define sexual dimorphism. Give an example of an invertebrate phylum which shows this feature.​

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Sexual dimorphism​

  • Sexual dimorphism refers to the differences in appearance between males and females of the same species.​

  • The differences in appearance can be in colour, shape, size, structure and more. ​

  • Most of the vertebrates show sexual dimorphism.​

  • Example of invertebrates phlyum showing sexual dimorphism are: Phylum nematoda, phylum annelida and many more.​

  • Sexual dimorphism refers to the differences in appearance between males and females of the same species.​

  • The differences in appearance can be in colour, shape, size, structure and more. ​

  • Most of the vertebrates show sexual dimorphism.​

  • Among invertebrates, phlyum ​


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