Mammals that have and care for only a few offspring are likely to exhibit a:

a. type I survivorship curve.
b. type II survivorship curve.
c. type III survivorship curve.
d. type IV survivorship curve.


a. type I survivorship curve.

Mammals that have and care for only a few young are likely to exhibit a type I survivorship curve. In these animals, mortality is low in the early and middle years and higher in older individuals.

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