A male is more likely to decide to guard a particular female if
A) he can be present when her eggs can be fertilized.
B) it is apparent that she has already mated.
C) she is at an early stage in her reproductive cycle.
D) there are few other males in the vicinity.

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A male is more likely to guard a female if he can be present when her eggs can be fertilized, as this increases his chances of successful reproduction by ensuring his sperm fertilizes the eggs.

A Male Is More Likely to Decide to Guard a Particular