The equilibrium theory of island biogeography states that the number of species on an island reflects a balance between
A) emigration of existing species and extinction of existing species.
B) colonization of new species and extinction of existing species.
C) evolution of new species and emigration of existing species.
D) colonization of new species and emigration of existing species.
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