[Campbell Biology P.1198] Based on the "Mating Systems and Sexual Dimorphism" section, which ... | Practice Question

Based on the "Mating Systems and Sexual Dimorphism" section, which statement accurately describes a characteristic of animal mating systems or sexual dimorphism?

  • A: Monogamous relationships are defined by a single individual of one sex mating with several of the other sex.
  • B: Promiscuous mating involves strong, enduring pair-bonds between individuals.
  • C: Polyandry is a type of polygamous relationship where one female mates with multiple males.
  • D: Sexual dimorphism, where males and females differ in appearance, is typically less pronounced in polygamous species compared to monogamous ones.

Explanation

The text explicitly defines polyandry as a polygamous relationship where a single female mates with many males. This aligns with the overall definition of polygamous relationships involving one individual of one sex mating with several of the other.