Which model specifically addresses the situation in which subpopulations in poor-quality habitats are maintained by immigration of individuals from other subpopulations that produce surplus individuals?

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The source-sink metapopulation model specifically addresses the situation in which subpopulations in poor-quality habitats are maintained by immigration from other subpopulations that produce surplus individuals. In this model, subpopulations in better-quality habitats are sources of surplus individuals that can immigrate and contribute to the survival of subpopulations in low-quality habitats, which are sinks.

Which Model Specifically Addresses the Situation in Which Subpopulations in Poor-Quality