In a polygynous mating system:
a. multiple females tend to mate with the same male.
b. neither males nor females provide parental care beyond gestation and lactation.
c. many females are unable to secure a mate.
d. variance in female reproductive success is greater than variance in male reproductive success.
e. parental care is predominantly by the father.
Ans: a. multiple females tend to mate with the same male.
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