How Does Island Biogeography Apply to Ecosystems Other Than Islands

question 9

Multiple Choice

How does island biogeography apply to ecosystems other than islands?

• A) Relatively rare ecosystems such as coastal areas are more stable if they have high species diversity
• B) Habitats that are large and close to development are more adversely affected than smaller fragmented habitats
• C) Habitat fragmentation has formed islands of habitat in "oceans" of development
• D) Along with islands in oceans and lakes, the principles of island biogeography apply only to wetland areas
• E) Island biogeography is only concerned with islands in oceans and lakes

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