Which statement about a polyandrous mating system is false?
A) Polyandry is relatively rare.
B) There is no maternal investment in offspring.
C) Paternal care of young has a large effect on fitness.
D) This type of mating system is exhibited by some birds and a few mammals.
E) In this type of mating system, one female mates with multiple males.

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The statement "There is no maternal investment in offspring" is false. In polyandrous species, the female invests resources in producing eggs and providing parental care for her offspring. However, there may be less maternal investment compared to monogamous or polygynous mating systems.

Which Statement About a Polyandrous Mating System Is False