Male soapberry bugs adjust their mate-guarding behavior in
A) places where the environment is stable.
B) places where the environment is variable.
C) colder climates.
D) wetter climates.

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Male soapberry bugs adjust their mate-guarding behavior in places where the environment is variable. This is because in variable environments, females are more likely to engage in extra-pair copulations (EPCs) to increase genetic diversity in their offspring. Therefore, males need to adjust their mate-guarding behavior to prevent EPCs and ensure their paternity. In stable environments, where EPCs are less common, males do not need to adjust their mate-guarding behavior as much. Climates (colder or wetter) are not specifically mentioned as factors affecting mate-guarding behavior in male soapberry bugs.

Male Soapberry Bugs Adjust Their Mate-Guarding Behavior in