Use the Following Figure to Answer the Question

question 25

Multiple Choice

Use the following figure to answer the question.

Looking at the figure, what can you conclude about the data?

• A) As species richness changes, plant biomass remains consistent.
• B) As species richness increases, plant biomass increases.
• C) As species richness increases, plant biomass increases and then levels off.
• D) As species richness decreases, plant biomass increases.

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