10. What are mating systems? A. threatening behaviors that animals use to
gain control over other animals
B. behavior patterns that are related to how
animals reproduce
C. chemicals released by one animal that
affect the behavior of another animal of
the same species
D. behaviors related to the movement of
animals from one place to another and
back again

behavior patterns that are related to how animals reproduce

A mating system is a way in which a group is structured in relation to sexual behaviour. The precise meaning depends upon the context. With respect to animals, the term describes which males and females mate under which circumstances

B

Explanation:

Option B is the definition of the system.

if your own plato the answer is b. the fern transitioned from sporophyte generation to gametophyte generation.