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The coconut is a monotypic with one species - nucifera

By: Meg Dilts

At one time scientists identified over 60 species of Cocos palm.  Today, the coconut is a monotypic with one species, nucifera. However, there are over 80 varieties of coconut palms, which are defined by characteristics such as dwarf and tall.

Source: http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/coconut.html



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