A Survivorship Curve in Which Most Individuals Die Late in Life

Question

A survivorship curve in which most individuals die late in life is a type _______ curve.
A)IV
B)III
C)II
D)I
E)0I

Accepted Answer

A type I survivorship curve is characterized by high survival rates for the young, with most individuals living to old age, and thus, most deaths occur in older individuals. This pattern is typical of species that invest heavily in a few offspring, providing them with care and protection, such as humans and many large mammals.