Morphotype

Pronunciation
/mor-foh-tahyp/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Morphotype
Plural
Morphotypes

Definition

A distinct form or type of an organism, often characterized by morphological differences.

Etymology

From Greek 'morphē', meaning 'form' and 'typos', meaning 'impression'.

Example

The morphotype of the adult monarch butterfly differs significantly from its larval stage.

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