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a physical difference between male and female individuals of the same species, such as in size, shape, or coloration
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Sexual dimorphism refers to the differences in physical characteristics between males and females of the same species.
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Some species exhibit sexual dimorphism where the males and females look quite different from each other.
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Have you noticed the sexual dimorphism in those birds? The males are so much more colorful than the females!
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In the world of fashion, there is often a subtle form of sexual dimorphism where certain styles are associated more with one gender than the other.