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monotypic taxon

taxonomic group which contains only one immediately subordinate taxon (according to the referenced point of view)
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monotypic taxon

Summary

monotypic taxon has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1]

Key Facts

  • monotypic taxon is a type of taxon[2].
  • monotypic taxon's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Monotypic taxa[3].
  • monotypic taxon's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[4].
  • monotypic taxon's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Q68235346[5].

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Definition and Type

monotypic taxon is a type of taxon[2].

Why It Matters

monotypic taxon has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1] It is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21d ago · Threecharlie · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases → —
    Subclass of → taxon
    Described by source → Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
    Treccani vocabulary id → monotipo1
    + 3 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P5844]]: monotipo1"
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