Which of the following is not characteristic of species that are vulnerable to extinction?
I. endemic to islands
II. high reproductive rates
III. low reproductive success
IV. occupation of a large territory or region
A) I
B) II
C) III
D) IV
E) I and III

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High reproductive rates are not characteristic of species that are vulnerable to extinction, as they are often able to produce many offspring. Endemicity to islands (I), low reproductive success (III), and occupation of a large territory or region (IV) are all characteristics that make a species more vulnerable to extinction. Choice E is also incorrect because it includes low reproductive success, which is in fact a characteristic of vulnerable species.

Which of the Following Is Not Characteristic of Species That