Early population ecologists conducted most of their research on small islands rather than on continents because a number of features of island populations make them easier to study. Which of the following is not one of those features?

1. Lower immigration

2. Lower emigration

3. More clearly defined boundaries

4. Smaller sizes

5. More stability over time

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Malachi Velazquez

1 April, 06:01

Early population ecologists conducted most of their research on small islands rather than on continents because a number of features of island populations make them easier to study. Which of the following is not one of those features?

1. Lower immigration

2. Lower emigration

3. More clearly defined boundaries

4. Smaller sizes

5. More stability over time

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Arnav Merritt · Answer 1

Answer: 3. More clearly defined boundaries

Explanation:

Clearly defined boundaries is necessarily not a reason why early population ecology preferred researching on small islands.

Lower immigration and migration, smaller and manageable sample size and more stability over time due to low immigration and emigration activities are reasons why small islands were preferred.

Rachel Holland · Answer 2

Answer:5

Explanation:

Early poppulation ecologist, Recolonization happens through two occurrences: Immigration and invasion

the equilibrium value is the result of immigration

The answer is 5. Because ecological succession will take place.