You are observing a new species from the Amazon rain forest. It would appear that the mating system is polygynandry. According to Trivers' theory regarding mating systems, what would lead you to this conclusion?
A)The males are much more discriminating in choosing a mate.
B)The females are much more discriminating in choosing a mate.
C)The males are much larger than the females.
D)The females are much larger than the males.
E)There is lot of promiscuity in mating.

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Polygynandry is characterized by multiple males mating with multiple females, leading to a high degree of promiscuity in the mating system. This is in contrast to systems where one gender is more discriminating or significantly larger than the other, which would suggest different mating strategies.

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