polyandria

/pɒliˈændriə/ (pol-ee-AN-dree-uh)

Definitions

1. noun

A social system in which one female has multiple mates, often found in some insect species.

“In some species of bees, polyandria occurs when a single queen mates with multiple drones.”

Synonyms

  • multiple mating
  • polygyny

Antonyms

  • monandry
  • monogamy