Sperm Competition Is Generally Present in All of the Following

question 7

Multiple Choice

Sperm competition is generally present in all of the following species except __________.

• A) exclusively monogamous species
• B) moderately monogamous species
• C) polygamous species
• D) promiscuous species

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Definitions:

Preovulatory Phase

Refers to the first part of the ovarian cycle during which follicles in the ovary mature. It ends with ovulation.

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone

Follicle-stimulating hormone is a gonadotropic hormone crucial for reproductive processes, stimulating the growth of ovarian follicles in females and sperm production in males.

Follicles

Small sacs in the skin or ovaries that contain a hair or an ovum, respectively, and play roles in growth and reproductive functions.

Erectile Tissue

Specialized spongy tissue in the body that engorges with blood to produce an erection, such as in penile or clitoral tissue.