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Question: Historically, island species have tended to become extinct faster than species living on a mainland ...

Historically, island species have tended to become extinct faster than species living on a mainland living on a mainland. Which of the folloiwng reasons can not be used to explain this phenomenon?

A

Island species have often evolved in the absence of predators and have no natural avoidance strategies

B

Humans have introduced diseases and competitors to islands, which negatively impacts island populations

C

Island populations are-usually smaller than mainland populations

D

Island populations are usually less fit than mainland populations

Answer

Island populations are usually less fit than mainland populations