Cryptic ovulation in women may have evolved because it ___________.
A) ensures greater paternity certainty for a long-term mate
B) increased the quality of mate that women could attracted
C) concealed her reproductive status
D) increased the probability of attracting a mate

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Cryptic ovulation conceals a woman's reproductive status, which may have evolved to promote pair bonding and paternal investment by making it difficult for males to determine the timing of ovulation and thus ensuring continued interest and support.

Cryptic Ovulation in Women May Have Evolved Because It ___________