Behavior by an individual that reduces the opportunity for that individual's mate to interact with other potential mates is known as:

mate guarding

Explanation:

Mate guarding is a behavior adapted by any member of a pair to prevent the other mate of the pair from going after other potential mates or prevent other potential mates from having access to an individual’s mate. This behavior is exhibited by both males and females to retain sexual access to a mate while increasing reproductive opportunities. An example of this behavior can be seen in lizards. Male lizards ensure they stay close to their female mates to ward off potential mates.

i think that the best answer would be c.

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as the gila monster consumes the eggs or young of the desert cottontail and gambel's quail, thus its main food supply is only accessible for a restricted time duration every year. however, for this, the gila monsters exhibit three adaptations, which elevate their survival rate in the desert condition.  

first, is that they possess huge bodies, and can consume greater concentrations of food during a small period. secondly, they require to feed infrequently as they can accumulate fat in their tails. ultimately, their rate of metabolism is very low, so that they can burn their reservoirs of fat gradually.