Which of These Types of Islands is Predicted to Have

Question

Which of these types of islands is predicted to have the lowest number of species?
A)small island near mainland
B)large island near mainland
C)large island far from mainland
D)small island far from mainland
E)the island closest to mainland regardless of size

Accepted Answer

The theory of island biogeography states that smaller islands and islands farther from the mainland will have lower species richness. Therefore, a small island far from the mainland (option D) is predicted to have the lowest number of species.