Asked by Johnica Della on Jul 24, 2024

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​The animal mating system in which females have multiple mates is referred to as ____.

A) ​sexual dimorphism
B) ​polygynous
C) ​polyandrous
D) ​polyamorous
E) ​monogamous

Polyandrous

A mating system where a female has multiple male partners.

Females

The sex of an organism, or part of a population, which produces non-mobile ova (egg cells) and can typically bear offspring.

  • Gain an understanding of the diversity in mating systems and their respective characteristics.
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Nicole CabreraJul 24, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The animal mating system in which females have multiple mates is referred to as polyandrous. Polygynous refers to a mating system in which males have multiple mates, while monogamous refers to a mating system in which each individual has only one mate. Sexual dimorphism refers to the physical differences between males and females of the same species. Polyamorous refers to a relationship style in which individuals have multiple romantic partners.