Top Posters
Since Sunday
g
3
3
2
J
2
p
2
m
2
h
2
s
2
r
2
d
2
l
2
a
2
SlideshowReport

MacArthur and Wilson's theory of island biogeography.

Description
(a) The interaction of immigration rate and extinction rate produces an equilibrium number of species on an island, ?. ? varies from 0 species to P species, the total number of species available to colonize. (b) ? varies according to the island's size and distance from the mainland. An increase in distance (near to far) lowers the immigration curve, while an increase in island area (small to large) lowers the extinction rate.
Related Images
Add Comment
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  1174 People Browsing
 105 Signed Up Today
Your Opinion
Which is the best fuel for late night cramming?
Votes: 145

Previous poll results: Who's your favorite biologist?