A Metapopulation Will Likely Increase in Population Size Over Time

question 25

Multiple Choice

A metapopulation will likely increase in population size over time if

• A) The number of sinks steadily increases
• B) Dispersal from subpopulation sites increases
• C) Dispersal between sources increases
• D) Dispersal shuts down

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