According to the equilibrium model of island biogeography, which island would have the greatest number of species on it?
A)small island, near mainland
B)small island, further away from mainland
C)large island, near mainland
D)large island, further away from mainland
E)large island at any distance from mainland

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According to the equilibrium model of island biogeography, larger islands closer to the mainland have the greatest number of species on them. This is because larger islands offer more habitat diversity and can support larger populations, while islands closer to the mainland receive more frequent immigration from the mainland.

According to the Equilibrium Model of Island Biogeography, Which Island