Dispersal Limitation Occurs When

question 18

Multiple Choice

Dispersal limitation occurs when

• A) there has not been sufficient time for a species to disperse into suitable habitat.
• B) there is a barrier to dispersal into suitable habitat.
• C) the new habitat is unsuitable for the species.
• D) the new habitat is already occupied by a competing species.

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