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mo·noga·my [məˈnɒgəmi] N no pl

monogamy

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Therefore, the evolution of monogamy could be a reflection of this increased need for bi-parental care. en.wikipedia.org

This section briefly reviews three main findings about the evolution of monogamy in animals. en.wikipedia.org

In songbirds, it is suggested that social monogamy exists because of limited opportunities for polygyny. en.wikipedia.org

A range of 1.8% to 3.7% extrapair paternity implies a range of 96% to 98% genetic monogamy. en.wikipedia.org

He opined that women are deficient in artistic faculties and sense of justice, and expressed opposition to monogamy. en.wikipedia.org

Monogamy is the general rule, though a widow would frequently marry her husband's brother as a means of support and consolation (widow inheritance). en.wikipedia.org

This would have health advantages similar to monogamy, although risks rise somewhat with each person added. en.wikipedia.org

However, a weyrmate would usually be the equivalent to a long-term boyfriend or girlfriend: a form of serial monogamy. en.wikipedia.org

Hence, monogyny is sometimes referred to as male monogamy because the male will only mate with the one female and no one else. en.wikipedia.org

The mating system in this species appears to be variable, with promiscuity most generally at high population densities and monogamy at lower densities. en.wikipedia.org

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