A Survivorship Curve Similar in Shape to That Seen in Humans

question 34

Multiple Choice

A survivorship curve similar in shape to that seen in humans might be expected to be seen in

• A)elephants.
• B)domestic cows.
• C)whales.
• D)a rhinoceros.
• E)any of the above.

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