Pollution Affects Species Diversity, Thus the Species Richness of a Highly

question 70

Multiple Choice

Pollution affects species diversity, thus the species richness of a highly polluted stream is ____ compared with that of a nearby pristine stream.

• A) low
• B) high
• C) no different
• D) more dense
• E) complex

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