monotocous (Meaning)
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monotocous (a.)
Bearing fruit but once; monocarpic.
Uniparous; laying a single egg.
Synonyms & Antonyms of monotocous
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
monotocous Sentence Examples
- The monotocous nature of the species resulted in the production of a single offspring per gestation.
- Monotocous pregnancies are less common than polytocous pregnancies in mammals.
- The monotocous condition in rabbits makes them ideal for studying reproductive biology.
- Monotocous species have a reduced litter size compared to polytocous species.
- The evolutionary advantage of monotocous reproduction is debated among biologists.
- Monotocous animals often have a long period of maternal care for their single offspring.
- The monotocous reproductive strategy is found in various mammals, including elephants.
- Monotocous pregnancies typically last longer than polytocous pregnancies.
- Monotocous offspring are often larger and more developed than their polytocous counterparts.
- The monotocous reproductive pattern is not influenced by environmental factors such as food availability.
FAQs About the word monotocous
Bearing fruit but once; monocarpic., Uniparous; laying a single egg.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The monotocous nature of the species resulted in the production of a single offspring per gestation.
Monotocous pregnancies are less common than polytocous pregnancies in mammals.
The monotocous condition in rabbits makes them ideal for studying reproductive biology.
Monotocous species have a reduced litter size compared to polytocous species.
