The numbers below represent, for various species of mammals, the typical number of females a male has access to based on his outcompeting other males.In which species would you most expect to find males and females of similar body size?
A) Species A — 1
B) Species B — 3
C) Species C — 40
D) Species D — 10
E) Species E — 5

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In species where males have access to only one female (monogamous relationships), there is less sexual selection pressure for males to be significantly larger or stronger than females to compete for mates. Therefore, in Species A, where a male typically has access to only one female, you would most expect to find males and females of similar body size.

The Numbers Below Represent, for Various Species of Mammals, the Typical