In a Survivorship Curve,a Type I Species,like a Human or Elephant,is

Question

In a survivorship curve,a type I species,like a human or elephant,is a species that has
A) a strong possibility of becoming extinct in a relatively short period of time.
B) an extremely short life span.
C) an equal probability of dying at any age.
D) the highest probability of dying as it reaches its maximum life span.
E) the highest probability of dying at a very young age.

Accepted Answer

Type I survivorship curves, characteristic of humans and elephants, show that individuals have a higher probability of dying at older ages, reflecting low mortality rates among younger individuals and a higher mortality rate as they approach their maximum lifespan.