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Dioecian

Definition:

Dioecian refers to a biological phenomenon in which male and female reproductive organs are found in separate individuals belonging to the same species.

Senses:

1. Adjective:

Related to or characteristic of the dioecism.

Example:

The dioecian plant species require both male and female individuals for successful reproduction.

2. Noun:

An organism that exhibits dioecism.

Example:

The garden had a variety of dioecians, including some flowering trees and shrubs.

3. Verb (rarely used):

To reproduce or propagate as a dioecian.

Example:

These plants can be dioecian, meaning they need two individuals for pollination and fruit production.

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