Monomorphic

(1) Monomorphism [ Biology - Morphology ]	Dictionary of botanic terminology index of names
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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