What breeding strategy is marked in the main Japanese populations of the *uguisu*?
Answer
Polygyny
The breeding structure in the main Japanese populations is marked by polygyny, where a single male mates with two or more females within his defended territory. The female alone handles nest building, incubation, and chick-rearing.
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