Energy Flow and Matter Cycling Are Part of

question 12

Multiple Choice

Energy flow and matter cycling are part of

• A)ecological diversity.
• B)species diversity.
• C)functional diversity.
• D)biodiversity.
• E)genetic diversity.

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