The Red Deer Population on the Isle of Rum Off

question 13

Multiple Choice

The red deer population on the Isle of Rum off Scotland has been extensively studied over several decades.One of the findings was that the variance of breeding success in males was much higher than the variance of breeding success in females.Which of the following statements explains this difference in variance?

• A)Average male breeding success was higher than average female breeding success.
• B)Red deer have a polygynous harem mating system.
• C)Female access to nutrient resources is more reliable.
• D)Males show a greater variance in fertility than females.

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