AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Monogamy (/məˈnɒɡəmi/ mə-NOG-ə-mee) is a form of dyadic relationship in which an individual has only one partner during their lifetime. Alternately, only one partner at any one time (serial monogamy)-as compared to the various forms of non-monogamy (e.g., polygamy or polyamory).

Detailed explanation-2: -The pair bonds of some monogamous species may last for the long term, even perhaps for a lifetime. Those of other species may last for only the short term, perhaps for only a single mating season.

Detailed explanation-3: -being married to, or having a sexual relationship with, only one person at a time: a monogamous relationship.

Detailed explanation-4: -Monogamy is a relationship with only one partner at a time, rather than multiple partners. A monogamous relationship can be sexual or emotional, but it’s usually both. Many modern relationships are monogamous. But even if they want to be with just one partner, some people have trouble staying monogamous.

Detailed explanation-5: -monogamous Add to list Share. Use the adjective monogamous to describe a person or animal who has only one mate. Beavers are one of only a few mammals that are truly monogamous, raising their young and living with a single mate.