+A **mating system** defines the pattern of [Sexual Relationships](/wiki/sexual_relationships) between males and females in a species. These strategies, from [Monogamy](/wiki/monogamy) to polygyny, govern how individuals pair, reproduce, and invest in offspring, deeply influencing a species' [Social Structure](/wiki/social_structure).
+## See also
+- [Polygamy](/wiki/polygamy)
+- [Reproduction](/wiki/reproduction)
+- [Sexual Selection](/wiki/sexual_selection)