Which of the Following About a Habitat Patch Becoming Smaller

question 112

Multiple Choice

Which of the following about a habitat patch becoming smaller is false?

• A) cannot support populations of species that require large areas.
• B) supports only small populations of many species.
• C) is influenced to an increasing degree by edge effects.
• D) usually becomes more diverse.
• E) may be invaded by species from surrounding habitats.

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