38. Which of the following statements is not a prediction of the MacArthur and Wilson equilibrium model of island biogeography? A) small islands have low immigration rates B) large islands have high extinction rates C) a large number of species on an island decreases immigration rate D) large islands have high immigration rates E) farther islands from the mainland have low immigration rates
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Small islands have low immigration rates: This statement is true according to the MacArthur and Wilson equilibrium model. Smaller islands have less area and resources, making them less attractive for species to immigrate. Show more…
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