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Sufayan.ah

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Similar polygamous mating patterns have been found in both birds and humans. Under what circumstances would several female birds mate with the same male bird while other male birds are left mateless?
 
  A) when one male bird has a particularly resource-rich territory
  B) when one male bird is particularly physically attractive
  C) when there is an overabundance of female birds
  D) when there are very few male birds to choose from

Question 2

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding polygyny and polyandry in Tibet?
 
  A) Tibetan polyandry is an economically based strategy designed to preserve the family estate.
  B) When a woman marries more than one man, she typically marries a group of brothers.
  C) Whether a family is polyandrous or polygynous depends primarily on the attractiveness of the woman.
  D) Children have a better chance of survival in polyandrous families than monogamous families.



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CourtneyCNorton

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C




Sufayan.ah

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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