Which of the following explanations of the species-area relationship would be anticipated at the smallest, local scales?

A) The number of species increases with area because larger areas contain a greater number of individuals.
B) The number of species increases with area because larger areas have more habitats.
C) The number of species increases with area because larger areas support distinct evolutionary lineages.


Ans: A) The number of species increases with area because larger areas contain a greater number of individuals.

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