Elephant seals have a smaller effective population size than real population size due to the effects of
A) inbreeding.
B) genetic drift.
C) a harem mating structure.
D) an extinction vortex.
E) All of these

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A harem mating structure leads to a smaller effective population size because only a few males reproduce, reducing genetic diversity.

Elephant Seals Have a Smaller Effective Population Size Than Real