monomorphic

or mon·o·mor·phous

[ mon-uh-mawr-fik ]

adjective

Biology. having only one form.
of the same or of an essentially similar type of structure.

Origin of monomorphic

First recorded in 1875–80; mono- + -morphic

Words Nearby monomorphic

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How to use monomorphic in a sentence

If you can find a dimorphic Oxalis it will be a new point, for all known species are trimorphic or monomorphic.
More Letters of Charles Darwin Volume II | Charles Darwin
monomorphic: species of which only one sex (female) is known to exist.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology | John. B. Smith

British Dictionary definitions for monomorphic

monomorphic

monomorphous

/ (ˌmɒnəʊˈmɔːfɪk) /

adjective

(of an individual organism) showing little or no change in structure during the entire life history
(of a species) existing or having parts that exist in only one form

(of a chemical compound) having only one crystalline form

Derived forms of monomorphic

monomorphism, noun

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