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Type III survivorship curve

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Type III survivorship curve refers to a pattern characterized by high mortality rates early in life and higher chances of survival for those who reach adulthood.

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