The Majority of Primate Species Are Not Pair-Bonded

question 16

Multiple Choice

The majority of primate species are not pair-bonded. Therefore, we can predict that

• A) both sexes will care for offspring equally.
• B) neither sex will care for offspring.
• C) males will provide more care for offspring than will females.
• D) females will provide more care for offspring than will males.

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