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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The number of species in a community is referred to as the
Options
A Keystone species
B Ecosystems productivity
C Species diversity
D Species richness
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Species richness is the simplest measure of biodiversity and refers to the number of different species present in a community. Species diversity takes into account both species richness and the relative abundance (evenness) of each species.

Hint

What term specifically means the count of different species in an area?

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