Type I survivorship curve
Definition
Type I survivorship curve refers to a pattern where most individuals survive to old age, with high mortality rates occurring later in life.
Analogy
Imagine a marathon race where the majority of runners make it to the finish line, but only a few collapse from exhaustion right before crossing it.
Related terms
Type II survivorship curve: Type II survivorship curve refers to a pattern where the probability of survival is constant throughout an organism's lifespan.
Type III survivorship curve: Type III survivorship curve represents a pattern where there is high mortality early in life, but those who survive have a higher chance of living longer.
Life expectancy: Life expectancy refers to the average number of years an individual is expected to live based on current conditions and factors like health and environment.
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