Fig Wasp Populations Contain a High Proportion of Females to Males

question 31

Multiple Choice

Fig wasp populations contain a high proportion of females to males because of local mate competition. This occurs because

• A) most of the females do not mate, so fewer males are required.
• B) a large number of females can mate with a single male.
• C) females reproduce asexually, which does not require males.
• D) higher temperatures inside figs result in mostly female offspring.

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