Island biogeography explains the phenomenon of ________ terrestrial species on islands small and far from the mainland when compared to larger islands that are closer to the mainland and have ________ terrestrial species.

A. Larger; about the same number of
B. Larger; smaller
C. Smaller; larger
D. Fewer; more
E. More; fewer


Answer: D

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