Research by E.O. Wilson and Daniel Simberloff supported the theory of island biogeography when, at the end of the experiment,
A) their mangrove research site failed to return to its status as a viable ecosystem.
B) a hurricane destroyed the native population of brown lizards on the mangrove island.
C) the island biota were replaced by similar but different species of animals.
D) the state of Florida fined the research team for breaking environmental laws.
E) the mangrove research site flourished with the biodiversity that came from introduction of new species.

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The experiment by E.O. Wilson and Daniel Simberloff demonstrated that after defaunation of the islands, the island biota were indeed recolonized by species, supporting the theory of island biogeography by showing that islands could be repopulated by similar but different species over time.