Polygyny will be most common when
A)females of a species have high parental investment and male parental investment is low
B)females of a species have low parental investment and male parental investment is high
C)females of a species have low parental investment and male parental investmentis also low
D)females and males of a species both have high parental investment

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Polygyny, where one male mates with multiple females, is most common when females have high parental investment (e.g., gestation, nursing, care) and male parental investment is low. This allows males to increase their reproductive success by mating with multiple females, as they are not as involved in offspring care.

Polygyny Will Be Most Common When