Why Does the Number of Species on an Island Level

question 22

Multiple Choice

Why does the number of species on an island level off at S?

• A)because resources become scarce as more species colonize an island
• B)because predation increases as more species colonize an island
• C)because extinction rates increase as more species colonize an island
• D)because colonization rates eventually decrease
• E)All of these choices are correct.

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