A two-part question. A species containing individuals with an equalchance of dyi

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A two-part question. A species containing individuals with an equalchance of
dying during each age class have a:
A. Type 2 survivorship curve
B. Type3 survivorship curve
C. Type 1 survivorship curve
D. Not enough information is provided
Could a species like this adopt a bet-hedging strategy?
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Explanation / Answer

A. Type 2 survivorship curve A species like this should not adopt a bet hedging strategy. Bet hedging is a strategy characteristic to type III populations inwhich young age classes have a low chance of survival but those inthe older age class have a higher change of survival. Thusproducing many offspring "hedges the bet" that at least a few ofthe many initial offspring will live to make it to the older ageclass and will themselves produce offspring.

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