Definition

Referring to animals that have only one stomach compartment, as opposed to those with multiple stomachs.

Example

Humans are monogastric animals, meaning they have a single-chambered stomach.

Conversation

Did you know that pigs are monogastric animals?

Really? I thought they had more than one stomach like cows.

Nope, they only have one compartment for digestion.

That's interesting! I always assumed all farm animals were the same.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Monogastric → It is formed from "mono-" (meaning one) and "gastricus" (from Greek "gaster", meaning stomach). The word describes an organism that has a single stomach.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mono-' meaning one, and 'gaster' referring to stomach — this helps you remember that monogastric means having one stomach.

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