Practice question

Question

In the classical metapopulation model articulated by Richard Levins (1969, 1970), the metapopulation is considered to be a collection of subpopulations occupying different patches. In this model, we consider the following conditions: A. Individual subpopulations have realistic chances of both extinction and recolonization. B. The dynamics of the various subpopulations should be largely independent. C. Recolonization of a patch after extinction is mainly through dispersal from the mainland patch. D. Population dynamics in the patches of a metapopulation should be highly synchronous. Which one of the options given below includes conditions that should be met for a population to be considered a metapopulation?