What Hypothesized Factor Was Used to Explain Nonindependent Mate Choice

question 26

Multiple Choice

What hypothesized factor was used to explain nonindependent mate choice in male mosquitofish?

• A) Inbreeding depression
• B) The dilution effect
• C) Mate guarding
• D) Density-dependent selection
• E) Sperm competition

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