An increase in the probability of fertilization, an increase in the genetic diversity of offspring, and/or an increase in the accumulation of material benefits, such as nutritional nuptial gifts, are all potential benefits that have been proposed for a
A) female mating with more than one male.
B) female mating with only a single male.
C) male mating with more than one female.
D) male mating with only a single female.

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These benefits are associated with a female mating with more than one male, a strategy known as polyandry. It can lead to increased genetic diversity among offspring, higher chances of fertilization, and in some cases, females may receive material benefits from multiple mates.

An Increase in the Probability of Fertilization, an Increase in the Genetic