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What does the evidence from English ponds demonstrate?
What does the evidence from English ponds demonstrate?
- Colonization and extinction cycles of a snail species (correct)
- Unconnected habitats in the area
- Absence of migration between ponds
- Overpopulation of a specific snail species
Why is metapopulation theory important in conservation biology?
Why is metapopulation theory important in conservation biology?
- To increase habitat size for a single species
- To decrease migration between habitats
- To allow consideration of smaller habitat patches for preservation (correct)
- To highlight the importance of isolation in habitats
What is the main function of wildlife corridors?
What is the main function of wildlife corridors?
- To allow animals to move between different habitat patches (correct)
- To isolate habitats from each other
- To prevent migration of species
- To reduce habitat size
How do metapopulation theory and wildlife corridors relate?
How do metapopulation theory and wildlife corridors relate?
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Why might a biologist consider preserving a smaller habitat patch according to metapopulation theory?
Why might a biologist consider preserving a smaller habitat patch according to metapopulation theory?
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What role do wildlife corridors play in connecting habitats?
What role do wildlife corridors play in connecting habitats?
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Under what circumstances might a tunnel serve as a wildlife corridor?
Under what circumstances might a tunnel serve as a wildlife corridor?
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Why are wildlife corridors preserved or built between natural habitats?
Why are wildlife corridors preserved or built between natural habitats?
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What is the significance of highlighting the importance of migration in conservation biology?
What is the significance of highlighting the importance of migration in conservation biology?
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Why might elevating a road or building tunnels underneath it be beneficial for conservation?
Why might elevating a road or building tunnels underneath it be beneficial for conservation?
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