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What is a type I survivorship curve

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Type I or convex curves are characterized by high age-specific survival probability in early...

Type II or diagonal curves are an intermediate between Types I and III,...

Type III or concave curves have the greatest mortality (lowest age-specific survival) early in life,...

Step-by-step explanation:

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A type I survivorship curve is a

convex curve

, and shows individuals that survive from childhood to adulthood. The greatest number of deaths occurs during old age. An example of a type I curve is seen in

humans

.

Step-by-step explanation:

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