Using Table 5

question 21

Multiple Choice

Using Table 5.2,what is one potential explanation as to why mx (proportion of female young produced per surviving individual in each class) decreases from age class 8 to 15?

• A) There is more competition in females from age 8 to 15 because the total number of females increases exponentially in this age range.
• B) The proportion of original cohort surviving during this range.
• C) The number of surviving individuals is so low during this range.
• D) None of the above.

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Yield To Maturity

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