In a survivorship curve, a type III species, like most insects and plants, is a species that has

A. a strong possibility of becoming extinct in a relatively short period of time.
B. an equal probability of dying at any age.
C. an extremely long life span.
D. the highest probability of dying at a very young age.
E. the highest probability of dying as it reaches its maximum life span.


D. the highest probability of dying at a very young age.

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