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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 3 Objective Question
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3. Elevated plateau areas in Nigeria act as ecological islands, resulting in
Options
A Uniform species distribution
B Local endemism and limited-range species
Correct Answer
C The complete absence of amphibians
D Increased sea level
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Highlands (like the Mambilla and Jos Plateaus) physically isolate species from surrounding lowland habitats, creating microclimates that drive localized evolutionary divergence and endemism.

Hint

Isolated mountain or plateau zones encourage unique, geographically restricted species.

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Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Practice Questions ZOO 102 3
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 423 of 737
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