Use the Survivorship Curves in Figure 53

question 41

Multiple Choice

Use the survivorship curves in Figure 53.1 to answer the following questions.

Figure 53.1
-Which curve best describes survivorship in elephants?

• A) A
• B) B
• C) C
• D) D
• E) E

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