Which Type of Survivorship Curve is Seen Most Frequently in the Wild

Question

Which type of survivorship curve is seen most frequently in the wild?
A) Type I (most individuals survive to old age)
B) Type II (constant rate of mortality throughout lifetime)
C) Type III (most individuals die young)
D) Type I and Type II are about equally common.

Accepted Answer

Type III survivorship curves are most common in the wild, as many species produce a large number of offspring, but only a few survive to adulthood due to high mortality rates in early life stages.