gynandromorphy

/dʒaɪˈnændrəˌmɔrfi/
noun
  1. The condition of being a gynandromorph; the state of having both male and female physical characteristics in one organism.
    • Gynandromorphy is most commonly observed in butterflies and moths.
    • The museum exhibit explained gynandromorphy using preserved specimens of split-sex insects.
    • The study of gynandromorphy helps scientists learn about sex determination in animals.
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