In lek species, males typically defend only their small territory within the communal display area, or lek, where they perform courtship displays to attract females. They do not defend groups of females, resources important to females, or exhibit high levels of parental care.

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Males of Lek Species

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Males of lek species

A) defend groups of females that are living near one another.
B) defend only their small territory on the lek itself.
C) defend resources that are important to females.
D) display unusually high levels of parental care.

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