Multiple Choice
In some jacana (a bird) species, males take care of the eggs and young, and females compete with each other for territories that contain one to several males. Female jacanas are significantly larger than males. Which of these statements is likely NOT an accurate description of this bird species?
A) Male jacana fitness is primarily limited by the ability to take care of eggs and raise young.
B) Female jacana fitness is limited by the number of males in her territory with which she mates.
C) Variation in reproductive success should be greater in female jacanas than in males.
D) Males and females have equal variation in reproductive success.
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