Multiple Choice
Through genetic testing and behavioral research, researchers have shown that
A) low-ranking males mate guarded more often and sired more offspring.
B) high-ranking males sired more offspring than low-ranking males.
C) low-ranking males were outcompeted during female cycles and did not sire any offspring.
D) high-ranking males mate guarded females but only during cycles when they did not conceive.
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