When sea turtle eggs hatch, predators gather and mortality among the hatchlings is extremely high. Once turtles reach adult size, they can live for decades. This is an example of Type _____ survivorship.

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Type III survivorship is characterized by high mortality rates in early life stages, such as sea turtle hatchlings facing numerous predators. However, those that survive to adulthood tend to have relatively long lifespans.

When Sea Turtle Eggs Hatch, Predators Gather and Mortality Among