Examples of polygyny in the following topics:
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Mating Systems and Sexual Selection
- Three general mating systems, all involving innate as opposed to learned behaviors, are seen in animal populations: monogamous (monogamy), polygynous (polygyny), and polyandrous (polyandry).
- In resourced-based polygyny, males compete for territories with the best resources.
- A third type of polygyny is a lek system.