monotypic (Meaning)
Wordnet
monotypic (a)
consisting of only one type
Webster
monotypic (a.)
Having but one type; containing but one representative; as, a monotypic genus, which contains but one species.
Synonyms & Antonyms of monotypic
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monotypic Sentence Examples
- The Dakosaurus genus is monotypic, meaning it contains only one recognized species.
- The genus Perdita, with the sole species Perdita minima, is monotypic.
- The family Monachini contains just one genus, Monachus, which is itself monotypic.
- The monotypic tribe Hygrobiini comprises water beetles of the subfamily Hydroporinae.
- The monotypic armored catfish genus Corydoras is native to South America.
- The only species assigned to the monotypic genus Pteropus is the spectacled flying fox.
- The monotypic genus Aegypius contains the Eurasian black vulture.
- The monotypic genus Selenicereus encompasses a single species of night-blooming cactus.
- The monotypic genus Pentaceros comprises the single species Pentaceros capensis, known as the horned or longfin bullseye.
- The monotypic genus Gopherus includes only one species of gopher tortoise found in North America.
FAQs About the word monotypic
consisting of only one typeHaving but one type; containing but one representative; as, a monotypic genus, which contains but one species.
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The Dakosaurus genus is monotypic, meaning it contains only one recognized species.
The genus Perdita, with the sole species Perdita minima, is monotypic.
The family Monachini contains just one genus, Monachus, which is itself monotypic.
The monotypic tribe Hygrobiini comprises water beetles of the subfamily Hydroporinae.
