Macrogyne (above) and microgyne (below) females
of Ciboneya
antraia.
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| Male Ciboneya
antraia. The genus Ciboneya is
endemic to Cuba, and this particular species
is extremely rare among arthropods by showing female genitalic
dimorphism:
females
come in two distinct morphs (below), and each female is able to produce
offspring
of both morphs.
Macrogyne (above) and microgyne (below) females
of Ciboneya
antraia.
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