Species richness in small distant islands tend to be less than those in large nearby islands. O The number of species in large distant or small close islands are in equilibrium. Rate of extiction is lower in smaller islands than in larger islands because of having smaller populations, fewer species, narrower and fewer niches. Rate of immigration or colonization tend to be higher in nearby islands, ending up with higher species richness.

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Which of the following statements are TRUE regarding Island
Biogeography? Check all that apply. *
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following statements are TRUE regarding Island Biogeography? Check all that apply. *
Species richness in small distant islands tend to be less than those in large nearby
islands.
The number of species in large distant or small close islands are in equilibrium.
Rate of extiction is lower in smaller islands than in larger islands because of having
smaller populations, fewer species, narrower and fewer niches.
Rate of immigration or colonization tend to be higher in nearby islands, ending up with
higher species richness.
Transcribed Image Text:Species richness in small distant islands tend to be less than those in large nearby islands. The number of species in large distant or small close islands are in equilibrium. Rate of extiction is lower in smaller islands than in larger islands because of having smaller populations, fewer species, narrower and fewer niches. Rate of immigration or colonization tend to be higher in nearby islands, ending up with higher species richness.
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