Which statement does not represent an assumption of the Levins's model of metapopulation dynamics?
A) All patches have an equal opportunity to receive colonists.
B) A very large number of identical habitat patches exist.
C) The spatial arrangement of patches determines the rate at which patches will receive colonists.
D) All patches have the same probability of extinction.

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Levins's model assumes that the spatial arrangement of patches does not affect colonization rates, meaning all patches have an equal chance of receiving colonists regardless of their location.

Which Statement Does Not Represent an Assumption of the Levins's