How Does the Theory of Island Biogeography Apply to Habitats

question 37

Multiple Choice

How does the theory of island biogeography apply to habitats not on islands?

• A) It doesn't. It only works on islands.
• B) On land, the relationship is reversed. Smaller areas of land tend to have relatively more species.
• C) Small isolated areas of habitat on land, surrounded by unsuitable habitat, are like "islands" so bigger areas have more species.
• D) It's similar but on land, species on "islands" of habitat are much less likely to go extinct because it's easier to migrate.
• E) No one has tried to apply it to land, but it seems like it would work the same way.

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