monandrous (Meaning)
Wordnet
monandrous (s)
having only one husband at a time
Webster
monandrous (a.)
Of or pertaining to the monandria; having but one stamen.
Synonyms & Antonyms of monandrous
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monandrous Sentence Examples
- The monandrous bee species, _Andrena haemorrhoa_, mates only once in its lifetime.
- Seychelles warblers are highly monandrous, with females typically mating with a single male.
- Monandrous primates, such as gorillas, exhibit strong mate guarding behavior.
- In the social insect _Bombus terrestris_, both males and females are monandrous.
- Monandrous species have evolved various mechanisms to prevent multiple matings.
- The monandrous mating system plays a crucial role in maintaining genetic diversity in certain species.
- Monandrous females of the speckled wood butterfly release pheromones to attract males.
- Among birds, the monandrous blue-footed booby demonstrates elaborate courtship rituals.
- Monandrous lizards in the genus _Sceloporus_ often engage in intense territorial disputes.
- By promoting monogamy, monandrous species facilitate parental care and increase offspring survival.
FAQs About the word monandrous
having only one husband at a timeOf or pertaining to the monandria; having but one stamen.
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The monandrous bee species, _Andrena haemorrhoa_, mates only once in its lifetime.
Seychelles warblers are highly monandrous, with females typically mating with a single male.
Monandrous primates, such as gorillas, exhibit strong mate guarding behavior.
In the social insect _Bombus terrestris_, both males and females are monandrous.
