According to the results of the simulation, how does distance affect the probability of extinction of subpopulations within a metapopulation, assuming that dispersal is active within the range of distances involved?
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Correct. See Key Concept 54.4 Population Biology Can Be Used in Conserving and Managing Populations
Incorrect. See Key Concept 54.4 Population Biology Can Be Used in Conserving and Managing Populations
Activity 54.5 Quiz
According to the results of the simulation, which subpopulations within a metapopulation are most likely to go extinct?
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Correct. See Key Concept 54.4 Population Biology Can Be Used in Conserving and Managing Populations
Incorrect. See Key Concept 54.4 Population Biology Can Be Used in Conserving and Managing Populations
Activity 54.5 Quiz
A biologist is studying a metapopulation of a turtle species. He counts the number of eggs laid by this species in each subpopulation within the metapopulation. The subpopulations range in size from very large to very small. The following are different possible outcomes of this study. Which outcome would suggest that the subpopulations are open systems rather than closed systems?
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Correct. See Key Concept 54.4 Population Biology Can Be Used in Conserving and Managing Populations
Incorrect. See Key Concept 54.4 Population Biology Can Be Used in Conserving and Managing Populations
Activity 54.5 Quiz
Refer to the table below.
Four subpopulations of a salamander species within a single metapopulation were studied. The table shows population sizes of each subpopulation over a five-year period. Which is a possible description of these four subpopulations?
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Correct. See Key Concept 54.4 Population Biology Can Be Used in Conserving and Managing Populations
Incorrect. See Key Concept 54.4 Population Biology Can Be Used in Conserving and Managing Populations
