\Mon"o*type\, Monotypic \Mon`o*typ"ic\, a. [Mono- +
-type: cf. F. monotype.] (Biol.)
Having but one type; containing but one representative; as, a
monotypic genus, which contains but one species.

\Mon"o*type\, n. [Mono- + -type.]
1. (Biol.) The only representative of its group, as a single
   species constituting a genus.
2. A print (but one impression can be taken) made by painting
   on metal and then transferring the painting to paper by
   pressure; also, the process of making such prints.
3. A kind of typesetting and casting machine that makes and
   sets individual types.