In certain species of nonhuman primates there are groups where only one dominant female has access to mates. The other females must wait until the opportunity to gain mate access presents itself. This will have direct impacts on " fitness," influencing which of the following?

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The dominant female's exclusive access to mates means that the other females will have lower reproductive success, as they must wait for opportunities to mate. This will have a direct impact on their fitness, as reproduction is a key component of fitness. Aggressiveness, strength, and age at death may also be influenced by social dynamics and mating strategies, but there is not enough information provided in the question to determine their direct relationship to the females' mate access or dominance hierarchy.

In Certain Species of Nonhuman Primates There Are Groups Where