Survivorship curves

Definition

Survivorship curves represent the pattern of survival for individuals in a population over their lifespan. They show how likely it is for individuals to survive at different ages.

Related terms

Life expectancy: This term refers to the average number of years an individual is expected to live based on current mortality rates.

Age structure diagram/pyramid: A graphical representation that shows the distribution of various age groups within a population.

Mortality rate: The measure of deaths in a given population during a specific period of time.