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Island Biogeography and Species-Area Relationships

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According to the equilibrium theory of island biogeography, what is the main factor determining the number of species found on an island?

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Island size
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The equilibrium theory of island biogeography states that the number of species found on an island is determined primarily by the island's size, with larger islands supporting more species than smaller islands.

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