Question

what does survivorship refer to in a population?
the percentage of individuals that stay alive over time
the percentage of individuals that reproduce
the percentage of individuals that die at any time
the percentage of individuals that migrate

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze the definition of survivorship in a population. Survivorship relates to the proportion of individuals remaining alive as time passes. The first option, "the percentage of individuals that stay alive over time," aligns with this definition. The second option refers to reproduction (not survivorship), the third to mortality (opposite of survivorship), and the fourth to migration (unrelated to staying alive).

Answer:

A. the percentage of individuals that stay alive over time