DIMORPHISM
\dˈɪmɔːfˌɪzəm], \dˈɪmɔːfˌɪzəm], \d_ˈɪ_m_ɔː_f_ˌɪ_z_ə_m]\
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Difference of form between members of the same species, as when a plant has two kinds of flowers, both hermaphrodite (as in the partridge berry), or when there are two forms of one or both sexes of the same species of butterfly.
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Crystallization in two independent forms of the same chemical compound, as of calcium carbonate as calcite and aragonite.
By Oddity Software
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Difference of form between members of the same species, as when a plant has two kinds of flowers, both hermaphrodite (as in the partridge berry), or when there are two forms of one or both sexes of the same species of butterfly.
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Crystallization in two independent forms of the same chemical compound, as of calcium carbonate as calcite and aragonite.
By Noah Webster.
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A state in which two forms of flower are produced by the same species: the property of crystallizing in two forms.
By Daniel Lyons
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Condition of having stamens of two different lengths, of having two different kinds of leaves, flowers, etc., State of having two different forms of one sex; of having two different kinds of zooids; of having two different kinds of offspring; of having broods which, owing to differing conditions, differ in size or colouring.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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Sheridan, Philip Henry
- (March 6, 1831-August 5, 1888), one of the great Unionist generals war, was born at Albany, and graduated West Point in 1853. first stages Civil War he quartermaster, but 1862 received a cavalry command. battle Perryville led division, on bloody field Murfreesboro especially distinguished himself. Appointed major-general volunteers, fought Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge shared with Hooker others honors day. period his career now approaching. Grant gave him, 1864, charge corps Army Potomac; present Wilderness, Todd's Tavern, conducted an extended raid May June, August placed Shenandoah. defeated Early Winchester Fisher's Hill, absent Winchester, when, October 19, enemy made sudden attack Cedar Creek. "Little Phil's" ride from "twenty miles away," to battle-field, reforming turning defeat into brilliant victory, is theme story poetry. regular army. operations 1865 took leading part, won Five Forks, April 1, helped materially denouement Appomattox. 1869 promoted be lieutenant-general 1888 general. 1883 succeeded