According to the Island Equilibrium Model, Species Richness Would Be

question 53

Multiple Choice

According to the island equilibrium model, species richness would be greatest on an island that is ________.

• A) large and remote
• B) small and remote
• C) large and close to a mainland
• D) small and close to a mainland

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