Species richness on an island is determined by ____.
A) distance from the mainland only
B) island size only
C) the type of species on the island only
D) distance from the mainland and island size
E) distance from the mainland and type of species on the island

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Species richness on an island is determined by both the distance from the mainland and the size of the island, according to the theory of island biogeography. Closer and larger islands tend to have higher species richness.

Species Richness on an Island Is Determined by ____