According to MacArthur and Wilson's island biogeography theory, which of the following would be expected to have the smallest species richness?  

A.  the mainland
B.  a large island near the mainland
C.  a large island far from the mainland
D.  a small island near the mainland
E.  a small island far from the mainland


E.  a small island far from the mainland

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