-Which of the following statements regarding the figure shown is TRUE?
A) Immigration rates are higher on smaller islands.
B) Extinction rates are highest on large islands close to the mainland.
C) Species richness should be higher on larger islands close to the mainland.
D) Species diversity should be highest on larger islands away from the mainland.

Question

-Which of the following statements regarding the figure shown is TRUE?
A) Immigration rates are higher on smaller islands. 
B) Extinction rates are highest on large islands close to the mainland. 
C) Species richness should be higher on larger islands close to the mainland. 
D) Species diversity should be highest on larger islands away from the mainland.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Species richness, which refers to the number of different species present, tends to be higher on larger islands close to the mainland due to a combination of higher immigration rates and lower extinction rates. Larger islands offer more diverse habitats and resources, supporting a wider variety of species, and their proximity to the mainland facilitates easier immigration of species.

-Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Figure Shown Is