gonochorism

English

Etymology

From gono- +‎ Ancient Greek χωρίζω (khōrízō, “separate”) +‎ -ism.

Noun

gonochorism (uncountable)

  1. (biology, chiefly zoology) The situation in which the individuals of a species are of one of at least two distinct sexes, and retain that sexuality throughout their lives.
    Coordinate term: dioecy

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