Research by E

question 19

Multiple Choice

Research by E.O. Wilson and Daniel Simberloff supported the theory of island biogeography when, at the end of the experiment,

• A) their mangrove research site failed to return to its status as a viable ecosystem.
• B) a hurricane destroyed the native population of brown lizards on the mangrove island.
• C) the island biota were replaced by similar but different species of animals.
• D) the state of Florida fined the research team for breaking environmental laws.
• E) the mangrove research site flourished with the biodiversity that came from introduction of new species.

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