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Maureen Duroch
on Dec 09, 2024Verified
Polygyny is a good strategy for males because
A) males can produce sperm cheaply, allowing them to fertilize many females.
B) males have to compete for access to females.
C) females control which sperm they use to fertilize their eggs.
D) all of the above
Polygyny
A mating system where males mate (or attempt to mate) with multiple females.
Sperm Cheaply
Refers to the biological concept that producing sperm involves lower physiological cost compared to egg production, affecting reproductive strategies.
Fertilize Many Females
A reproductive strategy used by some males in a species to increase their chances of passing on their genes by mating with multiple females.
- Understand the principles and examples of sexual selection and mating systems in animals.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles and examples of sexual selection and mating systems in animals.