Two Lakes Have the Same Number of Species

question 6

Multiple Choice

Two lakes have the same number of species. Most of the fish in Lake 1 are of a single species, with a few individuals each for the remaining species. Lake 2, on the other hand, has about equal numbers of each species. Which lake has higher species diversity?

• A)Lake 1
• B)Lake 2
• C)They are equally diverse.
• D)The number and relative abundance of species are not related to diversity.

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