Which statement about polygynous mating systems is false?
A) Males have more than one mate.
B) There is sexual dimorphism in body size.
C) A female benefits because her male offspring will likely have their father's traits.
D) There is small differential (variance) in male fitness.
E) Males may defend small territories on leks, females, or resources.

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In polygynous mating systems, there is typically high variance in male fitness, as a few dominant males may have many mates while other males have no mates. Therefore, statement D is false.

Which Statement About Polygynous Mating Systems Is False