Island Species Are Especially Vulnerable to Extinction Because

question 35

Multiple Choice

Island species are especially vulnerable to extinction because:

• A)A single event like a hurricane may destroy a small island population
• B)The extinction of a prey species may destroy a small island population
• C)The introduction of a new predator may destroy a small island population
• D)Random fluctuations in birth and death rates may destroy the small population of an island
• E)All are correct

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