The Equilibrium Number of Species on an Island

question 16

Multiple Choice

The equilibrium number of species on an island

• A) occurs when the extinction rate reaches zero.
• B) is independent of island size.
• C) occurs when immigration equals extinction.
• D) occurs when no more species are able to immigrate.
• E) none of the above

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