In most mammals, as well as many other species, males generally compete for females. The best explanation for this phenomenon is:

a) females are better looking.
b) males, on average, have higher fitness.
c) females have a higher parental investment.
d) males are choosy.
e) males are more aggressive.


Ans: c) females have a higher parental investment.

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