In the phalarope, or wadepiper bird, the male is unusual in playing the larger parenting role -- he performs all the egg incubation and chick care. What unusual behavior might you predict for the female of the species?
A. The females compete to mate with the males, who choose among them.
B. The female provides sperm to fertilize the male's eggs.
C. The females have dull, brown coloring that keeps them well-camouflaged.
D. The female is part of a large harem of females, under the domain of a single male.
Answer: A
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