[Campbell Biology P.1200] Which of the following statements accurately describes the characte... | Practice Question

Which of the following statements accurately describes the characteristics of mating systems presented in Figure 51.14 and its accompanying text?

  • A: In monogamous species, males are typically more ornamented than females, indicating male-male competition.
  • B: Polygynous males, such as elk, are often highly ornamented, while polyandrous females, like red-necked phalaropes, are generally more ornamented than males.
  • C: Both monogamous and polyandrous species typically exhibit significant external differences between males and females.
  • D: The red-necked phalarope is an example of a polygynous species where females are generally more ornamented.

Explanation

Figure 51.14 and its text state that in polygynous species like elk, the male is often highly ornamented part b . In polyandrous species such as red-necked phalaropes, females are generally more ornamented than males part c . In monogamous species, males and females are difficult to distinguish externally part a .