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Infanticide is:Group of answer choicesThe intentional killing of an infantA reproductive strategy employed by malesA fitness gain for the killer if he successfully impregnates the group femalesAll are correct

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Infanticide is:Group of answer choicesThe intentional killing of an infantA reproductive strategy employed by malesA fitness gain for the killer if he successfully impregnates the group femalesAll are correct

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All are correct. Infanticide refers to the intentional killing of an infant. In some animal species, it is a reproductive strategy employed by males. This is because in these species, females often won't mate again until their offspring are weaned or independent. By killing the offspring, the male can bring the female back into a reproductive state and have a chance to father her next offspring. Therefore, it can be a fitness gain for the killer if he successfully impregnates the group females.

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