A type I survivorship curve (with low initial mortality) is exhibited by …a) humans.b) birds.c) crustaceans.d) oysters
Question
A type I survivorship curve (with low initial mortality) is exhibited by …a) humans.b) birds.c) crustaceans.d) oysters
Solution
The answer is a) humans. A Type I survivorship curve is characterized by low mortality at early and middle ages and high mortality at older ages. This is typical of species that produce few offspring but care for them well, such as humans and many mammals.
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