Type I Survivorship Curves are Typical of Species That Exhibit

Question

Type I survivorship curves are typical of species that exhibit ________.
A)an intermediate number of offspring and an intermediate level of parental care
B)few offspring and good parental care
C)many offspring and good parental care
D)many offspring and poor parental care

Accepted Answer

Type I survivorship curves are characterized by high survival rates of the young, with most individuals living to old age. This is typical of species that have few offspring but provide good parental care, ensuring the survival of the young.