monotypic

mon·o·type  (mn-tp)

n.

1. Biology The sole member of its group, such as a single species that constitutes a genus.

2. A unique print made by pressing paper against a painted or inked surface.

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mono·typic (-tpk) adj.

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monotypic  (mn-tpk)

Having a single form or member, especially containing no more than one taxonomic category of the next lower rank. A monotypic genus contains a single species, while a monotypic species consists of a single population that is not divided into subspecies. Compare polytypic.

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Adj.

1.

monotypic - consisting of only one type biological science, biology - the science that studies living organisms