​The Animal Mating System in Which Females Have Multiple Mates

question 29

Multiple Choice

​The animal mating system in which females have multiple mates is referred to as ____.

• A)​sexual dimorphism
• B)​polygynous
• C)​polyandrous
• D)​polyamorous
• E)​monogamous

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