AP Environmental Scienceeasymcq1 pt
A Type I survivorship curve describes species in which
A.most individuals survive to old age
B.most individuals die young
C.mortality is constant at all ages
D.no individuals reach adulthood
Explanation
Core Concept
Type I species (humans, elephants) have low juvenile mortality thanks to parental care, dying mostly in old age.
Correct Answer
Amost individuals survive to old age
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