Asked by Abtin Hoseini on May 30, 2024
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What survivorship curve would you expect for a mountain gorilla?
A) no loss
B) early loss
C) constant loss
D) late loss
Survivorship Curve
A graph showing the proportion or number of individuals surviving at each age for a given species or group, used in demography and ecology.
Mountain Gorilla
A subspecies of the eastern gorilla that lives in mountainous forests, known for its thick fur adapted to cold climates and endangered status due to habitat loss and poaching.
- Comprehend the notion of carrying capacity along with the elements influencing it.
- Pinpoint the reasons for variations in population trends, encompassing growth, collapse, and revival.
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Priyanka GandhiJun 03, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Mountain gorillas have relatively few natural predators and tend to live to an old age, with most mortality occurring later in life. Therefore, a survivorship curve with late loss (type I) would be expected for mountain gorillas.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the notion of carrying capacity along with the elements influencing it.
- Pinpoint the reasons for variations in population trends, encompassing growth, collapse, and revival.