Question

what characterizes a type 1 survivorship pattern?
0% rate of survival to adulthood
high offspring death rate
low percentage of individuals reaching adulthood
high percentage of individuals reaching adulthood

Explanation:

Type 1 survivorship pattern (found in species like humans, elephants) is characterized by high survival rates of offspring, with most individuals living to old age. So, a high percentage of individuals reach adulthood. The other options are incorrect: 0% survival to adulthood is false, high offspring death rate is Type 3, and low percentage reaching adulthood is not Type 1.

Answer:

D. high percentage of individuals reaching adulthood (assuming the last option is D; if options are labeled as per order, the last option: "high percentage of individuals reaching adulthood")