Which Statement About Mating Systems Is False

question 131

Multiple Choice

Which statement about mating systems is false?

• A) Monogamy consists of the mating of one male with one female and biparental care.
• B) Female-only care of young occurs in promiscuous mating systems.
• C) Polygyny consists of the mating of one male with several females.
• D) Polyandry is a rare mating system in which one female mates with several males.
• E) In species that mate on leks, males provide parental care.

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