Most species of mammals are __________,which describes a pattern by which the mother invests a lot of time in parenting the young while the father's "job" is over after the female is impregnated.
A) monogamous
B) multifaceted
C) polygynous
D) hydrophilic

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Polygyny describes a mating system where one male mates with multiple females. In these systems, the females invest more parental care and effort into raising their offspring while the male's role is primarily limited to mating. This is seen in many species of mammals, making choice C the best answer. A) Monogamous describes a species where individuals pair-bond for life, and both parents typically invest effort into raising their offspring. B) Multifaceted and D) Hydrophilic are unrelated to mating systems in mammals.

Most Species of Mammals Are __________,Which Describes a Pattern by Which