uniparous

/juːˈnɪpərəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing or having only one offspring at a time, especially one young.

“The uniparous breeding habits of the species have puzzled scientists.”

2. noun

A species or individual that is uniparous.

“The uniparous individuals of the species have been studied extensively.”

Synonyms

  • monotypic
  • unisexual

Antonyms

  • bisexual
  • polygynous