The Key to Different Mating and Parenting Patterns in Voles

question 55

Multiple Choice

 The key to different mating and parenting patterns in voles (large rodents) is

• A) different levels of vasopressin and oxytocin.
• B) different levels of progesterone.
• C) differences in the mountain and prairie niches.
• D) differences in patterns of predation.

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