Which of the Following Is a Correct Statement About MacArthur

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a correct statement about MacArthur and Wilson's island equilibrium model?

• A) As the number of species on an island increases, the emigration rate decreases.
• B) Competitive exclusion is less likely on an island that has large numbers of species.
• C) Small islands receive few new immigrant species.
• D) Islands closer to the mainland have higher extinction rates.

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