Fig Wasp Populations Contain a High Proportion of Females to Males

Multiple Choice

Fig wasp populations contain a high proportion of females to males because of local mate competition. This occurs because

A) most of the females do not mate, so fewer males are required.
B) a large number of females can mate with a single male.
C) females reproduce asexually, which does not require males.
D) higher temperatures inside figs result in mostly female offspring.