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单词 monandry
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Definition of monandry in English:

monandry

noun mɒˈnandriməˈnændri
mass noun
  • 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. 1.1 The custom of having only one husband at a time.
  • 2Botany
    The state of having a single stamen.

Derivatives

  • monandrous

  • 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:

monandry

nounməˈnandrēməˈnændri
  • 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. 1.1 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.

 
 
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