The equilibrium model of island biogeography predicts
A) the rate of extinction is greater for small islands.
B) the rate of extinction is greater for large islands.
C) the rate of immigration is greater for near islands.
D) the rate of immigration is greater for far islands.
E) both the rate of extinction is greater for small islands and the rate of immigration is greater for near islands.

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The equilibrium model of island biogeography predicts that both the rate of extinction is greater for small islands and the rate of immigration is greater for near islands. This is because small islands have limited resources and are more susceptible to environmental disturbances, while near islands have a closer proximity to potential colonization sources.

The Equilibrium Model of Island Biogeography Predicts