Which of the Following Communities Would Be Considered to Have

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following communities would be considered to have the greatest species richness?

• A)An elk gut with 240 species of microorganisms where 95 percent of the microorganisms are bacteria.
• B)A small forest in North America made up of 10 species of birds,125 insect species,and five tree species.
• C)A community of 150 small invertebrates classified as 15 different species living within a puddle.
• D)A large grassland community in South America with 175 species of grasses,birds,and insects.

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