Which of the following describe source-sink metapopulations?

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- A) Sink populations near source populations benefit from the influx of individuals (immigrants) from the source populations, which can bolster their numbers and reduce the likelihood of extinction.- C) Source populations typically occupy higher-quality habitats that support larger, more viable populations, enabling them to produce a surplus of individuals that can disperse to other areas.- D) Source populations, due to their favorable conditions and larger sizes, have a lower risk of extinction compared to sink populations, which rely on immigration to maintain their numbers.- E) Source populations have a higher emigration rate because they produce a surplus of individuals, some of which disperse to other areas, including sink habitats. Sink populations, on the other hand, might not produce as many emigrants due to less favorable conditions.

Which of the Following Describe Source-Sink Metapopulations