The greatest age reached by any member of a given population (or species) is called:
A. Life expectancy
B. Life span
C. All of the above, because all of these terms mean the same thing
D. Life course
Answer (2)
The greatest age reached by any member of a species is called the life span . This term differs from life expectancy , which is an average age based on population data. Understanding these terms is essential in biology and ecology for studying species longevity. ;
The correct answer is B. Life span , which refers to the maximum age reached by any member of a species. This is different from life expectancy , which is an average age based on population health. Life course refers to individual life stages and experiences, making these terms distinct in biology.
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