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(1) Monomorphism  [ Biology  -  Morphology  ]

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Adjective: Monomorphic
     
  Of the same shape, having only a single form.  
     
In Biology the term  monomorphic describe a species in which the  two sexes are phenotypically indistinguishable,  with the absence of sexual dimorphism or of genetic polymorphism.

The presence of more than two distinct  forms within the same species  is called polymorphism.
     
(2) Monomorphic   [ Botany ]
     
  In botany monomorphic means the presence of plant organs or parts having only a single form.  
     
For example: a cactus with monomorphic  areoles  have all areoles (regardless if reproductive or vegetative) of the same shape and and located in the same position on the tubercles (c.f. dimorphic)
     

 

 

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