monotocous

British

/ məˈnɒtəkəs /

adjective

(of certain animals) producing a single offspring at a birth

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Etymology

Origin of monotocous

from _mono- + Greek tokos birth

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It is the only other highly ranked "monotocous" species, meaning it typically produces a single offspring per pregnancy rather than litters.

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2026

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