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

"Instead, it's a strong indicator that monogamy had already evolved."

From Science Daily • Jan. 31, 2026

"Humans have a range of partnerships that create conditions for a mix of full and half-siblings with strong parental investment, from serial monogamy to stable polygamy."

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2026

"Based on the mating patterns of our closest living relatives, such as chimpanzees and gorillas, human monogamy probably evolved from non-monogamous group living, a transition that is highly unusual among mammals," said Dyble.

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2026

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

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley