MacArthur and Wilson hypothesized that larger islands would experience more extinction events because more species present means
A) more chances for extinctions.
B) more likelihood of competitive exclusion.
C) smaller population size of each.
D) All of the choices are correct.
E) Only more chances for extinctions and smaller population size of each.

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Both options A and C contribute to the likelihood of extinction events on larger islands, as they provide more chances for extinctions and smaller population sizes for each species. Option B could also be a contributing factor, but it is not explicitly mentioned in the hypothesis. Therefore, option D, "All of the choices are correct," is the best choice.

MacArthur and Wilson Hypothesized That Larger Islands Would Experience More