Asked by Carrie Coppellotti on May 25, 2024
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The species richness of a community refers to the ____.
A) relative abundance of a species
B) number of different species present
C) number of individuals that belong to each species
D) effect of a species relative to its size
E) effect of a species relative to its abundance
Species Richness
Of a community, the number of species.
Different Species
Distinct groups of living organisms that have evolved independently and can reproduce fertile offspring only within their own group.
Relative Abundance
The proportion of a species or specific chemical substances within an ecological community.
- Grasp the concept of species richness and its significance in ecosystems.
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Elisha ChopraMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Species richness refers to the number of different species present in a community.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the concept of species richness and its significance in ecosystems.