Gynandromorph

Gynandromorphs arise from a genetic error in the chromosomes of the animal. This error results in the organism possessing characteristics of both sexes.

Recently, a gynandromorph moth emerged at the Natural History Museum. One side of the moth had the appearance of a male, the other side had the appearance of a female.

A photograph of a gynandromorph of the Rosy Gypsy Moth (Lymantria mathura).
Photograph by USDA APHIS PPQ Archive, USDA APHIS PPQ, Bugwood.org licensed under Creative Commons.

Related terms

• X chromosome
• Y chromosome

Related groups of terms

• General biology

Related pages on this web site

• Rare dual sex moth emerges at the Natural History Museum

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