As mice produce several offspring that do not normally survive into adulthood (and mortality rates are highest during the first few months of life), these animals would exhibit a Type _____ survivorship curve.

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Type III survivorship curves are characterized by high mortality early in life, with few individuals surviving to adulthood. This is typical of organisms, like mice, that produce large numbers of offspring but invest relatively little in parental care or protecting their young.

As Mice Produce Several Offspring That Do Not Normally Survive