Question

1. define the following terms:

a. life tables -
b. survivorship curves -
c. reproductive table -
d. life history

Explanation:

a. Life tables are tables that summarize the survival and mortality rates of a population over time, showing the probability of an individual surviving to different ages.
b. Survivorship curves are graphical representations of the proportion of a population surviving at different ages, typically showing three general types (Type I - high survival early, Type II - constant survival, Type III - low survival early).
c. Reproductive tables summarize the reproductive output of a population, including the number of offspring produced by individuals of different ages or stages.
d. Life history refers to the pattern of events related to growth, development, reproduction, and survival in an organism's life, including age - at - first - reproduction, clutch size, and lifespan.

Answer:

a. Tables summarizing population survival and mortality rates over time.
b. Graphs showing proportion of population surviving at different ages.
c. Tables summarizing population's reproductive output.
d. Pattern of life - related events including growth, reproduction, and survival.