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monotypic Definition

mono·typic (män′ō tip′ik)

adjective

  1. having only one type, as a genus consisting of only one species
  2. having the nature of a monotype
monotypic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • genus: Of the 43 monotypic genera recorded to date, 28 are locally endemic to the area ( RCSQ, 1986 ).