What Evidence Suggests That Carrion Beetles Exhibit Resource Defense Polygyny

Question

What evidence suggests that carrion beetles exhibit resource defense polygyny?
A) A dominant male defends multiple carcasses.
B) A dominant male mate guards multiple females.
C) A subordinate male obtains multiple mates via a sneaker tactic.
D) A satellite male obtains multiple mates by remaining near a dominant male.
E) A dominant male mates with multiple females at a carcass.

Accepted Answer

In resource defense polygyny, a dominant male controls a valuable resource, such as a carcass, and mates with multiple females attracted to that resource.