A Mammal Reaches Maturity After 10 Years and Bears Only

question 36

Short Answer

A mammal reaches maturity after 10 years and bears only one or two young every two years.The parents and the rest of the herd protect the young.The type of survivorship curve that this animal would have is a(n)_________________________ curve.

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Definitions:

Common Iliac Artery

A large artery that bifurcates from the abdominal aorta and supplies blood to the pelvic region and lower limbs.

Internal Iliac Arteries

Branches of the common iliac arteries that supply blood to the pelvic organs, gluteal region, and perineum.

External Iliac Arteries

Major arteries located in the pelvic region, supplying blood to the lower limbs; each extends from the common iliac artery to become the femoral artery in the thigh.

Pulmonary Trunk

A major vessel that emerges from the right ventricle of the heart and bifurcates into the right and left pulmonary arteries, which carry blood to the lungs.