Instructions: Identify the Following

question 116

Essay

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term.
Carolina, Anthony Ashley Cooper

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Definitions:

Mate Assistance Hypothesis

A theory proposing that monogamy can evolve when males gain more reproductive success by providing care and protection to their mate and offspring than by seeking additional mates.

Mate Limitation Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that the availability of potential reproductive partners limits the reproductive success of individuals, particularly in populations with skewed sex ratios.

Monogamy

The practice of maintaining a sexually exclusive relationship with one partner over a period of time.

Genetic Diversity Hypothesis

The proposition that genetic variation within a population or species is beneficial for its survival and adaptation, often leading to increased resistance to disease and environmental changes.