In a Typical Metapopulation

question 11

Multiple Choice

In a typical metapopulation,

• A)suitable habitat is relatively patchy rather than uniform.
• B)only the smaller subpopulations are at risk of extinction.
• C)the isolation of habitat patches prevents recolonization after local extinction.
• D)the dynamics of local populations are synchronized.

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