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monomorphic

or mon·o·mor·phous

[ mon-uh-mawr-fik ]

adjective

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

monomorphic

/ ˌmɒnəʊˈmɔːfɪk /

adjective

  1. (of an individual organism) showing little or no change in structure during the entire life history
  2. (of a species) existing or having parts that exist in only one form
  3. (of a chemical compound) having only one crystalline form
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌmonoˈmorphism, noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of monomorphic1

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

If you can find a dimorphic Oxalis it will be a new point, for all known species are trimorphic or monomorphic.

Monomorphic: species of which only one sex (female) is known to exist.

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