A Group of Subpopulations Living in Spatially Isolated Patches Connected

question 9

Multiple Choice

A group of subpopulations living in spatially isolated patches connected by exchange of individuals among patches is called a(n)

• A)micropopulation.
• B)megapopulation.
• C)isopopulation.
• D)allopopulation.
• E)metapopulation.
• Learning Outcome: 10.02.01 Describe the role of dispersal in sustaining a metapopulation.

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