Mating System

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  • Monogamy is when there are 1:1 male and female
    life time
    Both Raise youngs
    Common in Birds
  • Polygamy is when there both male and female mate with two or more mates
    Usually male compete - Display sexual dimorphism - Dominant male usually win

    Only the female rear the youngs
    Common in heard mammals
  • Polyyandry is when one female breed with many males
    Males may then help to rear the oungs (rare)
    Common in
    emu
    sea horse
    Colonial Insects
  • Co-Op breeders involve numerous male and female partner in a group
    Most adult assists
    Common in Pukeko
  • Sunchronised is when both relaease gamete simultaneously
    usually a response to Environmental cues
    External Fertilisation
    Doesn't raise offsrping
    Fish / Amphibians