Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
monotypic
Adjective
ˌmɒnəˈtaɪpɪk
Definition
Referring to a taxonomic group or category that contains only one representative or species.
Examples
- The genus is considered monotypic because it includes only a single species.
- Monotypic families often attract attention in conservation due to their rarity.
- In botany, a monotypic clade may signify a lineage without any relatives.
Meaning
The term monotypic indicates that a certain category, like a genus, includes just one species and no others.
Synonyms
- single-species
- unsplit
- mono-specific
