SNF5 protein is a core member of SWI/SNF complex. In humans, inactivating somatic SNF5 mutations cause rhabdoid tumors.

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#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

The rate of extinction is low at the time of first colonization and immigration rate is highest.

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#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

Earlier arriving species tend to be r-selected species, which are better dispersers, whereas later arriving species are generally K-selected species, which are better competitors.

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#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

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#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

The number of species should decrease with increasing distance of the island from the mainland - The species distance hypothesis

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#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

The number of species should increase with increasing island size. This is also known as the species-area hypothesis.

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#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

Larger populations are more resistant to extinctions.  Greater ranges of habitats promote increased speciation rates.