adjective
- consisting of or containing only one species
Usage: biology; taxonomy
Examples
- The monospecific genus contains only one known species of butterfly.
- This monospecific forest is dominated entirely by oak trees.
- The lake’s monospecific fish population makes it vulnerable to disease.
- Researchers studied the monospecific bacterial culture in the laboratory.
- The island’s monospecific bird community evolved in isolation.
- Conservation efforts focus on protecting this monospecific habitat.