Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 43, Problem 2SQ
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Concept introduction: Pair bonding is the strong relationship that develops between the heterosexuals of some species. Pair bonding represents the social attachment mostly between the monogamous animals. These pair-bonding behaviors have a genetic influence that can cause modifying changes in the secretion of several hormones.
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