As the habitat heterogeneity of a patch increases

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As the habitat heterogeneity of a patch increases, the availability of resources and niches for different species also increases, which in turn decreases the probability of extinction due to competition or resource limitation among species. Therefore, option B is the best choice. Option A is incorrect because environmental stochasticity (random variation in environmental factors) is less likely to have a significant impact in a diverse and resilient habitat. Option C is incorrect because an increase in habitat heterogeneity leads to more opportunities for colonization by different species. Option D is incorrect because birth rates may also increase with the availability of suitable resources and opportunities for reproduction.

As the Habitat Heterogeneity of a Patch Increases