The Theory of Island Biogeography Can Be Applied to Oceanic

question 30

Multiple Choice

The theory of island biogeography can be applied to oceanic islands as well as to other types of habitat islands.For which of these habitats,however,would it be least relevant?

• A) A coral reef split in half by dredging
• B) A national park surrounded by cities and suburbs
• C) A coastal area being recolonized after a hurricane
• D) A large nature preserve surrounded by farmland
• E) A tropical forest fragmented by deforestation to make farms

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