The Effect of Environmental Stochasticity

question 24

Multiple Choice

The effect of environmental stochasticity

• A) is greater in small populations.
• B) is due to density-dependent effects.
• C) does not explain the rarity of the spotted owl.
• D) is measured by λ.
• E) none of the above

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