The Theory of Island Biogeography Describes the Number of Species

question 1

Multiple Choice

The theory of island biogeography describes the number of species on an island as being determined by an equilibrium between the processes of immigration and extinction. Consider a small, far-offshore island and a large, near-shore island. Which island is expected to have a HIGHER equilibrium number of species?

• A)far-offshore, small island
• B)near-shore, large island
• C)The equilibrium number of species is expected to be the same.
• D)It is not possible to make a definite prediction based on the information given.

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