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monotypic
adj.
having only one type or representative; of or pertaining to a monotype
Monotypic taxon
In
biology, a
monotypic taxon is a taxonomic group (
taxon) which contains only one immediately subordinate taxon. Although the phrase appears to indicate that a taxon has a single
type specimen (with no
syntypes,
lectotypes, or other types) and no heterotypic/junior
synonyms, that is not the usage.
monotypic
Adjective
1. consisting of only one type
(pertainym) monotype
(classification) biology, biological science
Monotypic
(a.)
Having but one type; containing but one representative; as, a monotypic genus, which contains but one species.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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