A Conservation Biologist Is Studying the Variation That Occurs in the Species

question 28

Multiple Choice

A conservation biologist is studying the variation that occurs in the species composition of ponds in a region. This scientist is studying which level of biodiversity?

• A) Species diversity
• B) Community diversity
• C) Genetic diversity within species
• D) Both genetic and species diversity

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