Which of the following is a key feature of the life histories of species that have a Type III survivor-ship curve?
A - A relatively steady death rate throughout the species' entire life history
B - Production of a small number of offspring, each of which receives a lot of parental investment
C - Production of a large number of small offspring, each of which receives little parental investment
D - A high death rate in the oldest age groups
Answer: C - Production of a large number of small offspring, each of which receives little parental investment