The Vicariance Hypothesis of Biogeography Would Be Supported If

question 2

Multiple Choice

The vicariance hypothesis of biogeography would be supported if

• A) All shallow-water species were found on both sides of an ocean
• B) Related groups of species are confined to different geographic areas, corresponding to geological history of the origin of the isolated areas
• C) Species diversity is higher in diversity centers
• D) None of the above

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