Which of the Following Can Make Populations Occupying Smaller Habitat

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can make populations occupying smaller habitat more vulnerable?

• A) Genetic factors
• B) Time since divergence from a last common ancestor
• C) Demographic factors
• D) Habitat reduction

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