Match each term to its description.
-a single mate for both sexes
A)acoustical signals
B)pheromones
C)monogamous
D)visual communication
E)tactile displays
F)polygynous
G)polyandrous
H)promiscuous

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Monogamous describes a mating system where one male and one female mate exclusively with each other.

Answer: F
 Polygynous describes a mating system where one male mates with multiple females.

Answer: G
 Polyandrous describes a mating system where one female mates with multiple males.

Answer: H
 Promiscuous describes a mating system where individuals mate with multiple partners without any exclusivity or fidelity.

Answer: B
 Pheromones are chemical signals used for communication between individuals of the same species to signal things like mating readiness, territorial boundaries, and food sources.

Answer: D
 Visual communication refers to communication through the use of visual cues, such as body posture, coloration, and movement.

Answer: E
 Tactile displays refer to communication through touch.

Answer: A
 Acoustical signals refer to communication through sound or vocalization.

Match Each Term to Its Description