Which statement about movement corridors is true?
A) Movement corridors can connect otherwise isolated habitat patches.
B) Movement corridors can promote inbreeding in declining populations.
C) Movement corridors are detrimental to species that migrate between habitats seasonally.
D) Movement corridors can prevent the spread of disease.

Question

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Movement corridors can provide connectivity between otherwise isolated habitat patches, allowing for gene flow and population viability.

Answer: B
 While movement corridors can promote gene flow, they can also facilitate inbreeding in declining populations due to increased interactions between closely related individuals.

Answer: D
 Movement corridors can help prevent the spread of disease by allowing for the movement of individuals away from infected areas and reducing contact between individuals.

Therefore, the correct answer is A and D.

Which Statement About Movement Corridors Is True