Biological Science (6th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321976495
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-649-9

Chapter 47 - Animal Reproduction and Development - Review - Page 1006: 2

Answer

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The second-male advantage occurs when a female animal mates with two males, with the second male being able to have a higher chance of fertilization. This happens when the sperm and semen of the second male physically dislodges and replaces the sperm of the first.
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