Type II survivorship curve

Definition

Type II survivorship curve refers to a pattern where the probability of survival remains relatively constant throughout an organism's lifespan.

Analogy

Think of this as being similar to playing a game with limited lives. Each player has an equal chance of surviving each level without any significant advantage or disadvantage.

Related terms

Type I survivorship curve: Type I survivorship curve describes a pattern where most individuals survive until old age, with high mortality rates occurring later in life.

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.

Mortality rate: Mortality rate refers to the number of deaths within a specific population during a given time period, usually expressed per thousand or per hundred thousand individuals.