ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Monotypy

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /mɒˈnɒ.tɪ.pi/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Monotypy is a noun meaning (taxonomy) The condition of a taxon having only a single subordinate taxon.

Meaning

(taxonomy) The condition of a taxon having only a single subordinate taxon.

More Meanings

  1. (conservation biology) The condition of a habitat being dominated by a single species.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include monophylly, monostely, monocephaly, monoplast, monoclinism, monoptote.

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