If the individuals of a species are very likely to live until old age, that species exhibits a(n)________ survivorship curve.

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A convex survivorship curve, also known as a Type I curve, indicates that individuals of a species are more likely to survive to old age, with mortality rates increasing later in life. This pattern is typical of species that invest heavily in parental care and have low juvenile mortality rates, such as humans and elephants.

If the Individuals of a Species Are Very Likely to Live