monogamy

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While some researchers have argued that high relatedness is not required, the new evidence suggests that monogamy and strong genetic ties were essential for termite societies.

From Science Daily • Jan. 31, 2026

In both cases, the data point to a strong tendency toward monogamy alongside some flexibility.

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2026

According to Dyble, species or societies with higher levels of monogamy tend to produce more children who share both parents.

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2026

The species most similar to humans in the study is the white-handed gibbon, with a monogamy rate of 63.5%.

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2026

“My love, my one and only, precious, precious . . .” Mother, monogamy, romance.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley