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monogamy

[muh-nog-uh-mee] / məˈnɒg ə mi /




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"This loss doesn't cause monogamy," Professor Lo said.

From Science Daily • Jan. 31, 2026

The findings provide new insight into a long-standing scientific debate over whether monogamy is a critical step in the evolution of complex insect societies.

From Science Daily • Jan. 31, 2026

According to Dyble, species or societies with higher levels of monogamy tend to produce more children who share both parents.

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2026

"This study measures reproductive monogamy rather than sexual behavior. In most mammals, mating and reproduction are tightly linked. In humans, birth control methods and cultural practices break that link."

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2026

“My love, my one and only, precious, precious . . .” Mother, monogamy, romance.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley