ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
INTRODUCTION
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Question
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You have discovered a new primate species in which there is very little difference between males and females. You would correctly predict that this species is
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monogamous
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promiscuous
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polyandrous
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polygynous
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Coppery titi monkeys are among the world’s three-to-five percent of animals that form lifelong, monogamous pair bonds.
Detailed explanation-2: -Polygyny is the association of one male with multiple females. This mating system is found in a few birds and insects, but is most common in mammals. Polygyny is a strategy used by males to increase their reproductive fitness.
Detailed explanation-3: -Social monogamy can also be advantageous for the female: she has help from a social partner in raising her offspring, but she can also mate with other males who may be genetically “better.” The disadvantage for the male in this scenario is that he is most likely helping to raise offspring that are not his own.
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