The term for a mating system in which males, and some cases females, have several mating partners is
A) Estrus
B) Sexual selection
C) Polygynous
D) Monogamous
E) R-selected

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Polygyny is the term for a mating system in which males have multiple mating partners. In some cases, females may also have multiple partners. Estrus refers to the phase of the reproductive cycle during which a female is sexually receptive. Sexual selection refers to the process by which certain traits or behaviors increase an organism's chances of mating. Monogamous refers to a mating system in which individuals form a pair bond and mate exclusively with each other. R-selected refers to a type of reproductive strategy characterized by high rates of reproduction and low investment in offspring care.

The Term for a Mating System in Which Males, and Some