Type II survivorship curves ____.
A) are characteristic of humans and elephants
B) indicate a fairly constant rate of death at all ages
C) indicate a high mortality rate in the very young
D) are characteristic of species in which most individuals live a relatively long life and die of old age
E) are typical of species with high biotic potentials

Question

Type II survivorship curves ____.  
A) are characteristic of humans and elephants
B) indicate a fairly constant rate of death at all ages
C) indicate a high mortality rate in the very young
D) are characteristic of species in which most individuals live a relatively long life and die of old age
E) are typical of species with high biotic potentials

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Type II survivorship curves represent species that have a relatively constant mortality rate throughout their life, meaning individuals have an equal chance of dying at any age.

Type II Survivorship Curves ____