3.3: Survivorship curves

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Survivorship curve

A graph that represents the distinct patterns of species survival as a function of age.

<p>A graph that represents the distinct patterns of species survival as a function of age.</p>
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Type I

High survival throughout most of the life span, but then individuals start to die in large numbers as they approach old age.

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Type II

Relatively constant decline in survivorship throughout most of the life span.

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Type III

Low survivorship early in life with few individuals reaching adulthood.

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Survivorship Curves

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