Because Primates Are Mammals, What Can You Predict About Their

question 44

Multiple Choice

Because primates are mammals, what can you predict about their reproductive strategy?

• A) Resource competition forces pair-bonding.
• B) Alpha males sire almost all of the offspring.
• C) Males assist in rearing offspring in most cases.
• D) Females are obligated to invest heavily in their offspring through pregnancy and lactation.

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