Refers to only one, as in a monotypic genus (has only one species), or in a monotypic family (has only one genus).
Characterized by only one species. A monotypic genus or family has only one species.
Having one type or representative, e.g. a genus with one species.
A genus with only one species.
(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.
A taxonomic group that has only one member.
taxonomic division that has only one subdivision. I.E. a genus with a single species or a family containing only one genus.
Being the only species within its genus.
Consisting of a single species
containing only one taxon of the next lower rank, e.g. applied to a family containing only one genus. cf. polytypic.
With only one taxon of the next lower rank, e.g. a family containing only one genus. Parent Term: Taxonomy Difficulty Level
Having only one representative, as a genus with a single species.
a genus consisting of one species only. The Saguaro species, Carnegiea, is an example of a monotypic genus.
Referring to a genus that comprises a single species (see Scientific name).
a taxon containing only one taxon of a lower category.
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
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