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Diversity dynamics of three provinces of different area: S (small, - ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ -); M (medium, —); and L (large, - - -). Extinction rates have positive second derivatives; speciation rates have negative second derivatives. The steady state of each province is indicated at the point where speciation and extinction balance (diamond, small; box, medium; circle, large).
