Type III survivorship curve

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.

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 II survivorship curve:

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

Reproductive strategy: Reproductive strategy refers to the set of behaviors and traits an organism possesses to maximize its reproductive success, including timing and number of offspring.