Island Biogeography Predicts That a Single Large Area Would Have

question 23

Multiple Choice

Island biogeography predicts that a single large area would have higher biodiversity than several small areas.However,in practice,several small areas could have an advantage for what reason(s) ? Check all that apply.

• A) Facilitating the spread of disease
• B) Decreasing extinction risk from natural disasters
• C) Being less expensive
• D) Containing more habitat types
• E) Minimizing edge effects

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