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According to the concepts of island biogeography, the size of an island and its distance from the mainland (or source of immigration) both influence the equilibrium number.
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Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition
by Sadava, David E.; Hillis, David M.; Heller, H. Craig; Hacker, Sally D.
Published by
W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10:
1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13:
978-1-31901-016-4
Chapter 56 - Communities - 56.3 - Communities Are Complex Networks of Species Interactions That Vary in Strength and Direction - 56.3 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 1216: 3
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