The figure shown here represents the dynamics of ________.
A) metapopulations
B) extinction
C) emigration
D) both metapopulations and extinction
E) both extinction and emigration

Question

The figure shown here represents the dynamics of ________.
A) metapopulations 
B) extinction 
C) emigration 
D) both metapopulations and extinction 
E) both extinction and emigration

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The graph shows fluctuations in the number of populations over time, which is a characteristic of metapopulations. Metapopulations are a group of spatially separated populations of the same species that interact with each other through migration or dispersal. This graph shows how the number of populations varies over time, which is a key feature of metapopulations.

The Figure Shown Here Represents the Dynamics of ________