Some species form social groups only with members of the same gender. For example, elephants form groups with only females and their offspring. Once the male offspring reach a certain age, they leave the group and become solitary.

Which is a benefit of this type of social group structure?

Females do not have to compete for a mate.

Male offspring can belong to more than one social group.

Adult males can mate with females in several different social groups.

Females are the only ones responsible for taking care of the offspring.

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3 March, 22:35

Some species form social groups only with members of the same gender. For example, elephants form groups with only females and their offspring. Once the male offspring reach a certain age, they leave the group and become solitary.

Which is a benefit of this type of social group structure?

Females do not have to compete for a mate.

Male offspring can belong to more than one social group.

Adult males can mate with females in several different social groups.

Females are the only ones responsible for taking care of the offspring.

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Melina Chapman · Answer 1

Adult males can mate with females in several different social groups

This is biological process of avoiding in-breeding as well as increasing the chances of mating on the side of the male. This is because female elephants have a very low heat period of 48 hours and if the male was to restrict themselves to one social group, then their mating chances would be restricted.