Based on Mortality Rates Shown Below in Figure 46 B

A)the Egg Stage
B)the Larval Stage
C)the Pupal

Based on mortality rates shown below in Figure 46.11, which stage of the lime swallowtail life cycle would you expect to be the SHORTEST? a.
$\begin{array} { l l l l } \text { Stage } & \text { Approximate duration } & \text { Number alive } & \text { Survivorship } \\ \text { Egg } & 5 \text { days } & 250 & 0.68 \\ \text { Larva } & 18 \text { days } & 170 & 0.93 \\ \text { Pupa } & 15 \text { days } & 158 & 0.45 \\ \text { Adult } & 5 \text { days } & 71 & \end{array}$
b.

A) the egg stage
B) the larval stage
C) the pupal stage