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Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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The effects of the size of an island and its distance from the mainland on the number of species that can occupy it according to the equilibrium theory of island biogeography.

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Species richness of a community refers to the number of species in a particular geographical area. The equilibrium theory of island biogeography attempts to explain the effects of the size of an island and its distance from the mainland on species richness. This theory is developed by McArthur and Wilson from their studies on island communities.

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