Which of the following best describes the link between survivorship curves and equilibrium species?

A. Equilibrium species are limited by density-independent factors and have few offspring.
B. Equilibrium species are limited by density-dependent factors and have many offspring.
C. Equilibrium species are limited by density-dependent factors and have few offspring.
D. Equilibrium species are limited by density-independent factors and have many offspring.


Answer: C. Equilibrium species are limited by density-dependent factors and have few offspring.

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