Which of the Following Is Not a Suggested Reason for the Adaptive

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a suggested reason for the adaptive radiation of silverswords on the Hawaiian archipelago?

• A) Water is an effective barrier for many organisms.
• B) Because islands are small compared with mainland areas, more species would be expected to develop there.
• C) Competition is frequently reduced on islands.
• D) More ecological opportunities exist on islands that have not been colonized by many species.
• E) Neither b nor d is a suggested reason.

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