Consider the Data in Figure 46 B

A)93% (0

question 88

Multiple Choice

Consider the data in Figure 46.11 illustrating the survivorship curve of the lime swallowtail butterfly. As indicated in your text, the survivorship from the egg to larval stage is 68%. Calculate the survivorship from the egg to pupal stage. a.
$\begin{array} { l l l l } \text { Stage } & \text { Approximate duration } & \text { Number alive } & \text { Survivorship } \\ \text { Egg } & 5 \text { days } & 250 & 0.68 \\ \text { Larva } & 18 \text { days } & 170 & 0.93 \\ \text { Pupa } & 15 \text { days } & 158 & 0.45 \\ \text { Adult } & 5 \text { days } & 71 & \end{array}$
b.

• A)93% (0.93)
• B)68% (0.68)
• C)63% (0.63)
• D)45% (0.45)

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