In a Graph of the Number of Species as a Function

question 22

Multiple Choice

In a graph of the number of species as a function of their geometric abundance class,

• A) rare species are found on the left tail of the curve.
• B) rare species are found on the right tail of the curve.
• C) species at the peak of the bell curve will be represented even in small samples.
• D) a and c
• E) b and c

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