Use the following diagram of five islands formed at around the same time near a particular mainland, as well as MacArthur and Wilson's island biogeography principles, to answer the question(s) below

Which island would likely have the greatest species diversity?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E


Answer: A

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