How Is the Prairie Vole an Example of a Biparental

question 28

Multiple Choice

How is the prairie vole an example of a biparental species?

• A) Prairie voles often mate in multiple pairings throughout their life.
• B) They have the ability to develop into males or females depending on their environment.
• C) They only bond for the first week, and then the male finds a new partner to bond.
• D) Both vole parents participate in building a nest, hoarding food, and tending to the pups.

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