Which one of the following statements about mating systems and parental care is true?
A) Monogamy is more common in species of birds that produce young that can care for themselves almost immediately after hatching.
B) Polygyny is more common in animal species that require two parents to feed and protect offspring.
C) High certainty of paternity is correlated with low male parental care in most species of birds and mammals.
D) Fish and amphibians are more likely to provide parental care with external fertilization than internal fertilization.

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Fish and amphibians with external fertilization often engage in behaviors to protect and care for their eggs, whereas internal fertilization can lead to less certainty about paternity and thus less incentive for males to provide care.

Which One of the Following Statements About Mating Systems and Parental