NLSs were first discovered through the analysis of mutations of the gene for large T-antigen encoded by simian virus 40 (SV40).

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

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

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

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