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Hawaii has only one native land mammal, a bat. This is unusual for a complex ecosystem. Which statement best explains this situation?

A. Hawaii has no food sources for most mammals.
B. Hawaii's climate is too warm for most mammals.
C. Terrestrial mammals were unable to get to the isolated Hawaiian Islands.
D. Mammals never lived on islands.



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Final answer:

The limited presence of native land mammals in Hawaii is due to the isolation of the Hawaiian Islands, preventing terrestrial mammals from reaching the region.


Explanation:

C. Terrestrial mammals were unable to get to the isolated Hawaiian Islands.

This situation is best explained by the fact that Hawaii's isolation prevented terrestrial mammals from reaching the islands, leading to the limited presence of native land mammals like the hoary bat.

Similar patterns can be observed in other isolated regions like Australia, where unique species have evolved due to long-term isolation.


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