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question 81

Multiple Choice

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Refer to the accompanying figure. How would the survivorship curve for elephants be represented?

• A) The curve A
• B) The curve B
• C) The curve C
• D) Either A or C, depending on the species
• E) Elephant populations would be better represented by a curve falling between A and B.

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