Island Biogeography
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<speciesfyi-glossary slug="island-biogeography"></speciesfyi-glossary>Definition
The study of species distribution on islands, relating biodiversity to island size, isolation, and immigration rates.
Detailed Explanation
MacArthur and Wilson's equilibrium theory predicts that island species richness reaches an equilibrium between immigration and extinction rates, and that larger and less isolated islands support more species. This framework has been applied to habitat fragments — "habitat islands" — guiding reserve design. It predicts that connected, large reserves support more species than fragmented patches of equivalent area, influencing conservation policy globally.