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Sea Turtle Glossary

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Dimorphism

Variations: Sexual Dimorphism

The occurrence of two distinct forms of structure, size, coloring, or other characteristic in a single species. "Sexual dimorphism" occurs where dimorphism exists between the male and female.

WWW References:

• Physical characteristics of sea turtles

Citations:

• Godley BJ, Broderick AC, Frauenstein R, Glen F, Hays GC (2002). Reproductive seasonality and sexual dimorphism in green turtles. Marine Ecology Progress Series 226: 125-133

Entered by: Michael Coyne
Modified by: Matthew Godfrey
Entered: 2003-09-09 12:59:57
Last modified: 2005-05-05 18:45:52