Question Detail

ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 3 Objective Question

Question

51. Islands often have unique faunas because they
Options
A Evolved in isolation
Correct Answer
B Share species identical to the mainland
C Have no barriers to dispersal
D Lack any endemic species
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Geographic isolation on islands prevents gene flow with mainland populations, allowing distinct adaptive radiation to occur.

Hint

Isolated evolution produces unique endemic species.

Question Info