Féron and Gouat (2007) found that in mound-building mice (Mus specilegus), the more time a male spent in the nest, the shorter the interval until the next litter. This appears to be a way that both the male and female partners can benefit by exhibiting
A) monogamy.
B) polyandry.
C) polygynandry.
D) polygyny

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Monogamy is a mating system where an individual has only one partner during their lifetime or during a breeding season. In the context of mound-building mice, the finding by Féron and Gouat (2007) suggests that monogamy could be beneficial for both partners, as the male's presence in the nest and participation in parental care can lead to a shorter interval until the next litter, indicating a cooperative breeding strategy typical of monogamous relationships.

Féron and Gouat (2007) Found That in Mound-Building Mice (Mus