Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

morphotype

noun

/ˈmɔːr.fə.taɪp/

Definition

A morphotype refers to a specific form or type of an organism that is distinguished by its morphological characteristics.

Examples

The botanist identified the new plant as a morphotype due to its unique leaf structure.
Different morphotypes of the same species may adapt to various environmental conditions.
Researchers often study morphotypes to understand evolutionary relationships.

Meaning

In biological classification, a morphotype is used to categorize organisms based on physical structure and appearance rather than genetic composition.