Why would many, small populations favor extinction of the organism more than a single, large population of an organism?
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In a single, large population, there is a higher likelihood of genetic diversity due to the larger number of individuals. Genetic diversity is crucial for a species' long-term survival because it allows for adaptation to changing environments and reduces the risk Show more…
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