The process by which immigrants prevent a subpopulation from becoming extinct is called the
A) colonization effect.
B) rescue effect.
C) metapopulation effect.
D) genetic drift effect.
E) salvage effect.

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The rescue effect refers to the process by which immigrants from other populations prevent a subpopulation from becoming extinct. This influx of new individuals can increase genetic diversity and provide additional resources, which can help the subpopulation survive and thrive. The other answer choices are not directly related to this process.

The Process by Which Immigrants Prevent a Subpopulation from Becoming