What Term Characterizes the Equilibrium Point for Species Richness of an Island

Question

What term characterizes the equilibrium point for species richness of an island?
A) R
B) H
C) S*
D) N

Accepted Answer

The equilibrium point for species richness of an island is typically characterized by the letter "S." This refers to the number of different species that can coexist on the island without any one species driving others to extinction or being displaced itself. It is determined by a balance between immigration and extinction rates, as well as factors such as island size and distance from the mainland.