Question

40 points!!!The survivorship curves of the American robin, a type of migratory songbird, and the common green darner, a type of migratory dragonfly, are shown below.

What statement is best supported by the survivorship curves?

A.
American robins have a high survival rate for most of their lifespan and then decline rapidly in old age.
B.
American robins have similar death rates throughout their lifespan, while the death rate of common green darners changes over their lifespan.
C.
Younger American robins have higher death rates than older American robins, while younger and older common green darners have similar death rates.
D.
A very high proportion of common green darners reach adulthood and live to older ages.

Answer 1

I know it won't be very helpful, but I know for sure its not D. (A very high proportion of common green darners reach adulthood and live to older ages.) and C. (Younger American robins have higher death rates than older American robins, while younger and older common green darners have similar death rates.)

Answer 2

C.

Younger American robins have higher death rates than older American robins, while younger and older common green darners have similar death rates.