Question

match the following descriptions to the correct survivorship curves based on the diagram above there is an equal chance of dying at any time in life most offspring live a long life humans who have an average life span of 83 years the sea turtle who lays hundreds of eggs but only 2 live to reproduce a dandelion who has many seeds that spread but only a few that grow into adults many offspring die at a young age

Explanation:

• Type II: Constant mortality rate (equal chance of dying at any time).
• Type I: High survival until old age (most offspring live long, like humans).
• Type I: Humans with long lifespan fit Type I.
• Type III: High early - mortality (sea turtle, dandelion with many offspring but few survivors).
• Type III: Many young die (matches Type III characteristics).

Answer:

1. Type II
2. Type I
3. Type I
4. Type III
5. Type III
6. Type III