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Term: Uniparous

Definition: Uniparous refers to the condition or ability of an organism to produce or give birth to only one offspring at a time.

Usage:

1. Noun:
• Uniparousness is a reproductive characteristic found in several species of sharks.
• The study of reproductive strategies explores the advantages and disadvantages of being uniparous.
2. Adjective:
• Female opossums are uniparous, giving birth to a single offspring called a joey.
• In mammals, the uniparous reproductive strategy ensures high parental investment in the offspring.
3. Adverb:
• The turtle slowly and uniparously laid her eggs in the sand.
• She successfully uniparously reproduced, ensuring the survival and well-being of her only child.

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