Which principle is illustrated by Lande's theoretical work with spotted owls?
A) If the availability of suitable habitat for a species goes below a critical threshold, the entire metapopulation will collapse.
B) Delay of abiotic shuffling can cause population cycles.
C) Metapopulations do not vary based on suitable habitat.
D) Introducing a small population of competitors helps keep metapopulations connected.

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Lande's work demonstrated that when the availability of suitable habitat falls below a critical threshold, it can lead to the collapse of the entire metapopulation, as seen in the case of spotted owls.

Which Principle Is Illustrated by Lande's Theoretical Work with Spotted