Species Richness Results in Increased Numbers of Functional Groups,or Niches,in

question 31

Multiple Choice

Species richness results in increased numbers of functional groups,or niches,in a community,because having more species

• A) increases the likelihood of predation within the community.
• B) increases the likelihood of competition within the community.
• C) increases the likelihood of groups of species having complementary niches.
• D) decreases the likelihood of predation by providing species with more places to hide.
• E) decreases the likelihood of competition by "evening out" the abundance of each species.

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