Resource_defense_polygyny
In animal behavior, resource defense polygyny is a mating strategy where a male is able to support multiple female mates by competing with other males for access to a resource.[1][2] In such a system, males are territorial. Because male movement is restricted, female-female competition for a male also results. Males capable of maintaining a larger territory are said to have greater resource holding power.[2] It is one of the three major types of polygyny, the other two being female defense polygyny and leks.[3]