monodomous

/mɒnəˈdɒməs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having one brood or generation at a time; producing eggs or offspring in a single reproductive period, as opposed to iteroparity

“The species exhibited monodomous behavior, with females laying eggs only once a year.”

Synonyms

  • monotypic
  • semelparous

Antonyms

  • iteroparous
  • iteroparous