Dominance hierarchies are seen in multimale, multifemale groups because hierarchies
A) give low-ranking males a chance to compete.
B) let females know which males to mate with.
C) mediate male-male competition.
D) prevent infanticide.

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Dominance hierarchies mediate male-male competition by establishing social order, reducing physical confrontation, and minimizing injury or death. They are not directly related to giving low-ranking males a chance to compete, letting females know which males to mate with, or preventing infanticide.

Dominance Hierarchies Are Seen in Multimale, Multifemale Groups Because Hierarchies