Mating systems are frequently defined in terms of the number of copulatory partners per individual per breeding season. When some males copulate with more than one female during the breeding season, such as system is referred to as
A) monogamy.
B) polyandry.
C) polygynandry.
D) polygyny

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When a mating system involves some males copulating with more than one female during the breeding season, it is referred to as polygyny. This system is characterized by a single male mating with multiple females, while each female typically mates with only one male.

Mating Systems Are Frequently Defined in Terms of the Number