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Having but one type; containing but one representative; as, a monotypic genus, which contains but one species.

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a genus consisting of one species.--------------------Y-Z

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when a genus is represented by one species only.

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Refers to only one, as in a monotypic genus (has only one species), or in a monotypic family (has only one genus).

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Characterized by only one species. A monotypic genus or family has only one species.

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Having one type or representative, e.g. a genus with one species.

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A genus with only one species.

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(opp. polytypic, polymorphic) A species with a single form or general appearance. Hyles lineata is a widespread monotypic species in North America. Euxoa ochrogaster is a polytypic (more specifically polychromic) moth. This term is also used at higher levels: genus, tribe, family, etc.

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A taxonomic group that has only one member.

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taxonomic division that has only one subdivision. I.E. a genus with a single species or a family containing only one genus.

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Being the only species within its genus.

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Consisting of a single species

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containing only one taxon of the next lower rank, e.g. applied to a family containing only one genus. cf. polytypic.

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With only one taxon of the next lower rank, e.g. a family containing only one genus. Parent Term: Taxonomy Difficulty Level

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Having only one representative, as a genus with a single species.

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a genus consisting of one species only. The Saguaro species, Carnegiea, is an example of a monotypic genus.

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Referring to a genus that comprises a single species (see Scientific name).

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a taxon containing only one taxon of a lower category.

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having one known species

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A taxonomic classification containing a single genus and single species. [To return to previous page, click your browser's BACK button then scroll through the page to your last location

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a term applied to any taxon that has only one immediately subordinate taxon. For example, a genus that contains only one species would be described as a monotypic genus; similarly, a family containing only one genus would be described as a montypic family

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