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Gonochorism
Gonˊo-cho′rism
,Noun.
[Gr. [GREEK] offspring + [GREEK] to separate.]
(a)
Separation of the sexes in different individuals; – opposed to hermaphroditism.
(b)
In ontogony, differentiation of male and female individuals from embryos having the same rudimentary sexual organs.
(c)
In phylogeny, the evolution of distinct sexes in species previously hermaphrodite or sexless.
Definition 2024
gonochorism
gonochorism
English
Unlike most flatworms, schistosomes are gonochoristic. The narrow female can be seen emerging from the thicker male's gynecophoral canal below his ventral sucker.
Noun
gonochorism (uncountable)
- (biology) 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.
Usage notes
This term is mainly used of species in the animal kingdom. The corresponding term for the plants is dioecy.