What does monotypic mean?
Definitions for monotypic
-ˈtɪp ɪkmono·typ·ic
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monotypicadjective
consisting of only one type
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monotypicadjective
Of a taxon which only contains one member of the next lesser rank, such as an order which contains a single family.
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Monotypic refers to a category, specifically in taxonomy or systematics, that contains only one subordinate taxon. This can apply to any level including species, genus, family, etc. For instance, a monotypic genus is a genus that contains only one species. Similarly, a monotypic species is species with no subspecies. It essentially signifies the uniqueness or singularity within a given taxonomic rank.
Webster Dictionary
Monotypicadjective
having but one type; containing but one representative; as, a monotypic genus, which contains but one species
Etymology: [Mono- + -type: cf. F. monotype.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of monotypic in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of monotypic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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