polygyny

(noun)

the mating patterns whereby a male copulates with several females

Related Terms

  • polyandry
  • monogamy

Examples of polygyny in the following topics:

  • 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.
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