Which Population of Organisms Would Be Most Likely to Show

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which population of organisms would be most likely to show a Type I survivorship curve?

• A) Dolphins, which care for their offspring until adulthood and remain with them
• B) Corals, which produce millions of tiny larvae that travel on ocean currents
• C) Oak trees, which produce millions of acorns, of which only a few germinate
• D) Frogs, which produce millions of eggs and leave them in nests in pond sediment
• E) Birds, which care for their baby offspring, but which face many dangers as adults

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