homeotype Definition
- 1a taxonomic group containing a single species
- 2an organism that is the sole representative of its taxonomic group
Using homeotype: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "homeotype" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The platypus is a homeotype, being the only living member of its family.
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Summary: homeotype in Brief
'Homeotype' [hoh-mee-uh-tahyp] refers to a taxonomic group consisting of a single species or an organism that is the only representative of its taxonomic group. An example of a homeotype is the platypus, which is the only living member of its family.
