In a Metapopulation, Why Does the Colonization Rate Decrease as P

question 44

Multiple Choice

In a metapopulation, why does the colonization rate decrease as p becomes very large?

• A) Extinction rates are higher.
• B) There are few empty patches available for colonization.
• C) Patches are exactly the same.
• D) Patches are far away from each other.

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