A type III survivorship curve is characteristic of all of the following EXCEPT
A)flies.
B)primates.
C)frogs.
D)sea stars.
E)fish.

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A type III survivorship curve is characterized by high mortality rates early in life, followed by a higher probability of survival in later years. This is common in species with large numbers of offspring that receive little parental care, such as flies, frogs, sea stars, and fish. However, primates are known for their extended parental care and slow life histories, which result in a type I or II survivorship curve.

A Type III Survivorship Curve Is Characteristic of All of the Following