biformes

biformes
n. [L. bis, two; forma, form]
(ARTHROPODA: Crustacea)
A carapace that reflects sexual dimorphism in differing valve proportions for each sex of the same species.

Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology. . 2005.

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  • biformes — Carapaces reflecting sexual dimorphism (e.g., Conchostraca), marked by differing valve proportions for each sex of same species (DADAY); a given species may have carapaces that are biformes. [Moore and McCormick, 1969]. Carapaces reflecting… …   Crustacea glossary

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