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#resource defense polygyny

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Resource defense polygyny involves males defending:

Territories/resources reflects key principle in quiz on mating behavior+pyqs, where evolutionary mechanisms shape genetic variation and adaptation. In this context, Territories/resources aligns with experimental and theoretical evidence from population genetics, behavioral ecology and molecular phylogeny. Textbooks like Campbell Biology, Futuyma Evolution and Hartl Principles illustrate supporting data. Understanding why Territories/resources fits helps integrate natural selection, environment.

Ref: Alcock, Animal Behavior, 11th ed., Chapter 11: Mating Systems.