Paternal care is most common in _____________ primate societies.Group of answer choicespolygamousmonogamousvery largemeat-eating

Paternal care is most commonly observed in monogamous primate societies. In these social structures, a male and a female typically form a pair bond, and the male often plays an active role in caring for their offspring. This parental investment increases the survival chances of the young, as the presence of both parents can help with protection and resource acquisition.

In contrast, in polygamous or very large groups, the distribution of reproductive opportunities often limits the incentive for males to invest in offspring that are not theirs. Furthermore, while meat-eating primates may have varied diets, this trait does not directly correlate with paternal care behaviors. Thus, the most fitting answer is that paternal care is predominantly linked to monogamous primate societies.