In Gibson's Experiment with Small Mammal Populations in the Tropical

question 51

Multiple Choice

In Gibson's experiment with small mammal populations in the tropical forest, ____.

• A) most species disappeared from small islands within the first 5-7 years after fragmentation
• B) all species disappeared from small islands within the first 5-7 years after fragmentation
• C) populations increased 25 years after fragmentation
• D) most species disappeared from small islands, but quickly recolonized after 5-7 years
• E) fragmentation had no effect on small mammal species

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