Question: The island equilibrium model predicts that an island near to other land masses will be able to support ______ species than an island that is far from other land masses because the rate of _________ will be higher due to ___________. A- Fewer; extinction; increased competition B- More; extinction; easier dispersal C- More; immigration; easier dispersal D- Fewer; immigration; reduced competition E- Fewer; immigration; harder dispersal

Question: The island equilibrium model predicts that an island near to other land masses will be able to support __ species than an island that is far from other land masses because the rate of _ will be higher due to _______. A- Fewer; extinction; increased competition B- More; extinction; easier dispersal C- More; immigration; easier dispersal D- Fewer; immigration; reduced competition E- Fewer; immigration; harder dispersal

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter53: Population Interactions And Community Ecology

Section: Chapter Questions

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