What are some examples of barriers to dispersal of organisms? What are examples of factors that would act as filters to only certain species? Why do you think this study looked at only nonflying mammals?


Salt or fresh water would act as a barrier to fresh or salt water organisms. Climate zones act as a barrier. This study looked at nonflying mammals because climate and altitude would not be a barrier to flying organisms.

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