Which of the following statements is a reason why females are usually the "choosier" sex? A. They expend fewer resources in caring for their offspring. B. They have higher potential fitness than males. C. They have fewer opportunities to contribute offspring than males. D. They directly compete with each other for mates.

Which of the following statements is a reason why females are usually the "choosier" sex? A. They expend fewer resources in caring for their offspring. B. They have higher potential fitness than males. C. They have fewer opportunities to contribute offspring than males. D. They directly compete with each other for mates.

BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)

10th Edition

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Author:STARR

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Chapter39: Animal Behavior

Section: Chapter Questions

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