Mate Guarding of Females by Males in Soapberry Bugs Probably

question 51

Multiple Choice

Mate guarding of females by males in soapberry bugs probably functions

• A) to protect the females from harassment by other females.
• B) to protect the females from predators.
• C) to stop other males from mating with them.
• D) to stop the females from eating.

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