When the structural complexity of the vegetation is more complex, what can generally be said of the species richness?

A) Species richness is not correlated to structural complexity of the vegetation.
B) Species richness increases.
C) Species richness decreases by a small amount.
D) Species richness decreases by a moderate amount.
E) Species richness decreases by a large amount.

Species Richness

The diversity of different species within an ecological community, landscape, or area.

Structural Complexity

The characteristic of an entity or system that has multiple parts and connections, making it complex in its architecture or makeup.

Vegetation

Plant life or total plant cover in an area, contributing to the habitat's ecosystem and providing resources for wildlife.