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Environmental Scientists and Ecologists

Question 1 • (Rogowski)WCA 4321 Environmental Science 1st 9 weeks 26-27

Caves are a type of island ecosystem according to the theory of island biogeography.

Answer
A
T
B
F

Explanation

Caves can function as habitat islands: they are distinct, isolated habitats surrounded by a very different environment. Island biogeography theory can be applied to these isolated ecosystems to study how isolation and habitat size affect the number of species they support. So the statement is true; choice A, “T,” is correct.

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