Relating to or characterized by the inability to marry or form permanent pair bonds, particularly in biology or anthropology.
From Greek 'apo-' (away from) and 'legamos' (marriage), literally meaning 'away from marriage.' This specialized term evolved in scientific contexts to describe organisms or individuals that do not form traditional pair bonds.
Some fish and birds are apolegamic, reproducing without ever forming lasting partnerships—it's nature's way of showing that 'till death do us part' isn't universal!
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