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Metapopulation Dynamics - Levins Model

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1. Which of the following best describes the concept of a metapopulation?

a: A population that has become spatially subdivided Explanation

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b: A network of distinct and non-interacting species Explanation

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c: An assemblage of populations of different species living in the same geographic location at the same time Explanation

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d: A population in an urban area Explanation

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2. In Levins model d, the dispersal is the ________________

a: Degree to which the environments of the two subpopulations vary with regards to each other Explanation

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b: Initial number of individuals in the population Explanation

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c: Population growth rate in good years Explanation

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d: Probability that the individual disperse from its sub population Explanation

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3. Populations of ________ and ___________are good examples of metapopulation.

a: Butterflies and coral-reef fishes Explanation

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b: Ground squirrels and Logger head turtle Explanation

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c: Moths and Tawny elk Explanation

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d: Deer and Frogs Explanation

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