Which statement does not follow from the polygyny threshold model? O The quality of a male's territory should affect his mating success. O A female's decision to occupy a certain territory depends on the number of females already present but not on territory quality. O Polygyny should occur in patchy environments where males can defend valuable resources. O When females settle onto territories at the same time, those on monogamous and polygamous territories should have approximately equal fitness.

Which statement does not follow from the polygyny threshold model? O The quality of a male's territory should affect his mating success. O A female's decision to occupy a certain territory depends on the number of females already present but not on territory quality. O Polygyny should occur in patchy environments where males can defend valuable resources. O When females settle onto territories at the same time, those on monogamous and polygamous territories should have approximately equal fitness.

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

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Chapter43: Animal Behavior

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