An ecologist spent a year studying the population dynamics of a species of duck on a lake.At the beginning of the year,there were 86 adults.Of these,16 adults left the lake,12 adults arrived on the lake from elsewhere,76 chicks hatched from eggs,24 chicks survived to become adults,and 8 adults died.How many individuals emigrated?
A)8
B)12
C)16
D)24

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16 adults left the lake, which is considered emigration.

An Ecologist Spent a Year Studying the Population Dynamics of a Species