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Classify statements according to whether they describe polygyny, polyandry, or monogamy. Polygyny Polyandry Monogamy Answer Bank Genetic variation among offspring is low. A female increases genetic variability and quality among her offspring. A male increases his fitness by helping to raise young. A male can sire a higher number of offspring than other males. A female acquires extra resources through nuptial gifts. A male has a higher probability of injury during competitive jousts. A male raises the probability that offspring from a given female are his. A female has a higher probability of injury during competitive jousts.

          Classify statements according to whether they describe polygyny, polyandry, or monogamy.

Polygyny
Polyandry
Monogamy

Answer Bank
Genetic variation among offspring is low.
A female increases genetic variability and quality among her offspring.
A male increases his fitness by helping to raise young.
A male can sire a higher number of offspring than other males.
A female acquires extra resources through nuptial gifts.
A male has a higher probability of injury during competitive jousts.
A male raises the probability that offspring from a given female are his.
A female has a higher probability of injury during competitive jousts.

Classify statements according to whether they describe polygyny, polyandry, or monogamy.

Polygyny
Polyandry
Monogamy

Answer Bank
Genetic variation among offspring is low.
A female increases genetic variability and quality among her offspring.
A male increases his fitness by helping to raise young.
A male can sire a higher number of offspring than other males.
A female acquires extra resources through nuptial gifts.
A male has a higher probability of injury during competitive jousts.
A male raises the probability that offspring from a given female are his.
A female has a higher probability of injury during competitive jousts.

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