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A lek is characterized by

A) females displaying in small, clumped territories lacking resources.
B) males defending resources in small, clumped territories.
C) females mating with only a small percentage of displaying males.
D) a group of females defended by a single dominant male.

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Final answer:

A lek is characterized by males defending resources in small territories with elaborate displays for females.

Step-by-step explanation:

A lek is characterized by males defending resources in small, clumped territories. In a lek system, several males perform elaborate displays for females, and the females choose their mate from this group. This behavior is observed in several bird species including the sage grouse and the prairie chicken.

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