Each species has a typical survivorship curve. Identify the labeled curves and briefly describe the typical survival rates and when death occurs. Give examples of organisms that have this type of survivorship curve.
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"A" is a type I survivorship curve. A type I curve is characteristic of a population in which most individuals survive well past the midpoint of the life span and death does not come until near the end of the life span. Large mammals and humans in well-developed countries have this type of curve. "B" is a type II curve, in which survivorship decreases at a constant rate throughout the life span. Many small animals have this type of curve where death is not related to age. "C" is a type III curve, which is typical of a population where most individuals die very young. This type of curve occurs in many invertebrates, fishes, and humans in less-developed countries.
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