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sexual dimorphism
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sexual dimorphism
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) Biology differences in appearance between the males and females of a species
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Led by Aaron Glassenberg, the study indicates that irrespective of sexual orientation, men's brains are wired for attraction to sexually dimorphic faces-those with facial features that are most synonymous with their gender.
Gay men like masculine faces, while straight men prefer feminine ones by Asian News International
Anogenital distance (AGD), a sexually dimorphic trait in rodents and humans, is considered a reliable marker of androgen and antiandrogen effects in rodents, but data on AGD in humans are sparse and longitudinal changes during infancy have not been assessed.
Anogenital distance from birth to 2 years by Environmental Health Perspectives
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sexually dimorphic characteristics--those that make females look more feminine (think of a stereotypical cheerleader) and males look more masculine (think of a stereotypical football player)--are also a plus the researchers found.
Face values by Gaidos, Susan / Science News for Kids
 
 
 
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