Habitat fragmentation can destroy a species' habitat, leaving their populations to become spatially isolated from each other. Which of the would likely be true following fragmentation (can choose more than one)? Increased risk of extinction Population sizes become smaller Greater impact of genetic drift on populations Less gene flow among populations
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