AP Environmental Scienceeasymcq1 pt
A bird population loses a roughly constant fraction of individuals each year. This is
A.a Type II survivorship curve
B.a Type I curve
C.a Type III curve
D.exponential growth
Explanation
Core Concept
Constant per-age mortality gives the straight-line decline of Type II — typical of many birds and small mammals.
Correct Answer
Aa Type II survivorship curve
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