Which of the Following Conditions Is the Most Likely Indicator

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conditions is the most likely indicator of a population in an extinction vortex?

• A) The population is geographically divided into many populations.
• B) The species in question is found only in small, stable pockets of its former range.
• C) The effective population size of the species falls below 500.
• D) Genetic measurements indicate a loss of genetic variation over time.
• E) The population is connected only by corridors.

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