Use the Hypothetical or Idealized Survivorship Curves in the Figure

question 16

Multiple Choice

Use the hypothetical or idealized survivorship curves in the figure to answer the following question. Which statement best explains survivorship curve B?

• A) It is likely a species that provides little postnatal care, but lots of care for offspring during midlife as indicated by increased survivorship.
• B) This curve is likely for a species that produces lots of offspring, only a few of which are expected to survive.
• C) It is likely a species where no individuals in the cohort die when they are at 60-70% relative age.
• D) Survivorship can only decrease; therefore, this curve could not happen in nature.

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