What is the meaning of polymorphism?

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  • Genetics) the genetic variation within a population that natural selection can operate on. (
  • Chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound.
  • Biology) the existence of two or more forms of individuals within the same animal species (independent of sex differences. ().
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