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Polygamous (Adjective)

Having more than one mate at a time; used of relationships and individuals.

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In some African cultures, polygamous marriages are common and accepted as a social norm.
Polygamous relationships have been known to cause emotional strain and conflict among partners.
He had multiple wives, practicing a polygamous lifestyle that raised eyebrows among his colleagues.
Historically, polygamous relationships were not uncommon among certain tribes in North America.
A few countries have recently decriminalized polygamous marriages, recognizing them as a valid lifestyle choice.

Having several forms of gametoecia on the same plant.

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This species of fungus is polygamous, with numerous forms of gametoecia visible on the same thallus.
In some lichen species, polygamous apothecia may emit ascospores of multiple types.
Research has shown that some liverworts exhibit a polygamous reproductive strategy, featuring multiple types of gametoecia.
Studies have identified a novel fungus with a polygamous reproductive system incorporating various types of sexual structures.
The discovery of polygamous types in some bryophyte species sheds light on the complexity of their reproductive systems.