Which of the following statements about mating behavior and reproduction is NOT true? O For males, the number of offspring they can produce is typically limited by the number of matings they can gain. O Females often choose among males to select the best father. Males often compete against each other for females. For both males and females, the more times they mate, the more offspring they can have. O For females, the number of offspring they produce is typically limited by the resources it takes to create and care for each offspring.

Which of the following statements about mating behavior and reproduction is NOT true? O For males, the number of offspring they can produce is typically limited by the number of matings they can gain. O Females often choose among males to select the best father. Males often compete against each other for females. For both males and females, the more times they mate, the more offspring they can have. O For females, the number of offspring they produce is typically limited by the resources it takes to create and care for each offspring.

Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)

14th Edition

ISBN:9781305073951

Author:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Chapter43: Animal Behavior

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