What is a cost to the female in a polygynous mating system?
A. little opportunity to mate with a genetically fit male
B. high risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases
C. little help from male in caring for offspring
D. high competition between females for access to males
Answer: C. little help from male in caring for offspring
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