AP Environmental Sciencemediummcq1 pt
Which would you expect on a SMALL island FAR from the mainland?
A.Few species
B.Many species
C.The same richness as the mainland
D.Only predators
Explanation
Core Concept
Low immigration (far) plus high extinction (small) yields the poorest species counts in the island biogeography model.
Correct Answer
AFew species
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