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Definition of monandry in English: monandrynoun mɒˈnandriməˈnændri mass noun1Zoology
A pattern of mating in which a female has only one mate at a time. Example sentencesExamples - These females were prevented from remating and hence experienced forced monandry.
- 1.1 The custom of having only one husband at a time.
2Botany
The state of having a single stamen.
Derivatives adjective mɒˈnandrəs It is a predominantly monandrous species in which a reduced frequency of polyandry has proved to be modulated by both genetic and environmental or physiological factors. Example sentencesExamples - All species studied are monandrous orchids, therefore the number of pollen presented in the Table 2 corresponds to the number of pollen grains per flower.
- Longevity of monandrous females was not related to female body weight, nor was there any relationship between degree of polyandry and female body weight.
Origin Mid 19th century: from mono- 'single', on the pattern of words such as polyandry. Definition of monandry in US English: monandrynounməˈnandrēməˈnændri 1Zoology
A pattern of mating in which a female has only one mate at a time. Example sentencesExamples - These females were prevented from remating and hence experienced forced monandry.
- 1.1 The custom of having only one husband at a time.
2Botany
The state of having a single stamen.
Origin Mid 19th century: from mono- ‘single’, on the pattern of words such as polyandry. |