Which of the following statements about the graph is true?

A. Humans have low mortality rates early in life.
B. Hydra and humans have parallel life spans.
C. Oysters have high mortality rates late in life.
D. Humans and oysters have similar life spans.
E. Oysters live longer than Hydra.


Answer: A

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