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monomorphic


Definition of monomorphic

adjective

chiefly Biology
  • having or existing in only one form, in particular:
  • (of a species or population) showing little or no variation in morphology or phenotype.
  • (of an animal species) having sexes that are similar in size and appearance.

Derivatives

monomorphism

noun

monomorphous

adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: from mono- 'single' + Greek morphē 'form'

monomorphic in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of monomorphic in the US English dictionary
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