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polytypic

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adjective

Biol. having or involving several different types, forms, or variations
of or pertaining to a taxonomic category having two or more immediate subdivisions

Origin: poly- + -typ(e) + -ic

See polytypic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having several variant forms, especially subspecies or varieties.

Origin:

Origin: poly-

Origin: + typ(e)

Origin: + -ic

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