monomorphic
adjective
mono·mor·phic
ˌmä-nə-ˈmȯr-fik 
: having but a single form, structural pattern, or genotype
a monomorphic species of insect
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Over time without new variation all polymorphic sites will become monomorphic as one variant comes to dominate each locus.
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Razib Khan,
Discover Magazine,
17 Sep. 2013
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Razib Khan,
Discover Magazine,
17 Sep. 2013
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“Monomorphic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monomorphic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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