Campbell Biology with Mastering Biology for University of South Carolina
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Author: Reece
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Chapter 54, Problem 4TYU
According to the island equilibrium model, species richness would be greatest on an bland that is
(A) large and remote.
(B) small and remote.
(C) large and close to a mainland.
(D) small and close to a mainland.
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