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uniparous

uniparous

9.9
Producing only one young at a time
  • adjective
  • /ˌjuːnɪˈpɛrəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : uniparo
  • The cheetah is a uniparous animal, usually giving birth to just one cub per pregnancy.

Examples

  • Some flowering plants are uniparous, producing a single seed at a time.

  • Many mammals, such as humans, are considered uniparous.

  • In contrast to uniparous species, rabbits are known for being highly multiparous.

  • The uniparous species typically has a lower reproductive rate.

  • The cheetah is a uniparous animal, usually giving birth to just one cub per pregnancy.

  • Many mammals, such as humans, are considered uniparous.

  • Some flowering plants are uniparous, producing a single seed at a time.

Antonyms

multiparous
  • Specialized
9.9

Having more than one baby at a time or having more than one child

How Many

multiparous
  • Specialized
9.9
uniparous
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

uniparous positive

Morphology

uniparous = parous (semi-transparent) = uni + parous

Formally compositional (uni- + -parous) and follows regular biological usage, but '-parous' is a technical combining form unfamiliar to average learners.

Etymology

Uniparous comes from uni- meaning 'one' and -parous meaning 'giving birth', and it shares the same root as the common word parent. So, a uniparous animal or plant makes only one baby or seed at a time.