Sea turtles are likely to die when they are young, but if they reach a large size, they have a good chance of surviving. Which survivorship curve in the figure best fits sea turtles?

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Sea turtles have a high mortality rate in their early life stages, but if they survive to larger sizes, they have a better chance of surviving for a longer time. This pattern fits the characteristics of a type III survivorship curve. Therefore, the best choice is D, which shows a type III curve.

Sea Turtles Are Likely to Die When They Are Young