A mating system where a male mates with only one female but the female mates with several males is known as
A) polygamy.
B) polygyny.
C) promiscuity.
D) polyandry.
E) multiple mating.

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Polyandry is the mating system where a male mates with only one female, but the female mates with several males. This is less common compared to other mating systems and is observed in some bird species, among others.

A Mating System Where a Male Mates with Only One