noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
monotypic; monotype
Biological term: a taxon containing only one subordinate taxon, e.g., a genus with a single species.
この属は単型で、一種類しか含まれていない。
This genus is monotypic, containing only one species.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
monomorphic
Biology: having only one form or structure within a species or group.
この種は単型で、オスとメスの外見が同じだ。
This species is monomorphic; males and females look alike.
noun
single impression die
Manufacturing: a die that produces a single impression per cycle.
この部品は単型の金型で成形されている。
This part is molded with a single impression die.
Antonym meaning polymorphic or having multiple types; used in biology and manufacturing.
Compound of 単 (single) and 型 (type/form). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning.