Which of the Following Is Characteristic of a Promiscuous Mating

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is characteristic of a promiscuous mating system?

• A) Both males and females have multiple sexual partners.
• B) Pair bonds are formed early in the breeding season.
• C) Individuals have a single sexual partner but mate repeatedly.
• D) Young individuals have more sexual partners than do older individuals.
• E) Extra-pair copulations commonly occur.

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