Refer to the Graph Shown

question 168

Multiple Choice

Refer to the graph shown. The cactus finch has high mortality rates during the juvenile stage, an adult stage with low mortality rates, and an "old age" with high mortality rates.This life history would result in a survivorship curve that is

• A) most like curve A.
• B) most like curve B.
• C) most like curve C.
• D) a combination of curves A and B.
• E) a combination of curves A and C.

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