In a Rank-Abundance Curve Comparing Two Communities,the Community with the Greater

question 30

Multiple Choice

In a rank-abundance curve comparing two communities,the community with the greater species richness is characterized by a

• A)lesser length of the curve and a more gradual slope.
• B)lesser length of the curve and a steeper slope.
• C)greater length of the curve and a more gradual slope.
• D)greater length of the curve and a steeper slope.

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