Ecotourism ________________
A)decreases biodiversity by causing increased speciation in environmentally sensitive areas
B)is a reasonable option only in impoverished countries
C)decreases biodiversity by selling souvenir organisms
D)maintains biodiversity by providing income to areas that might otherwise be destroyed
E)increases biodiversity by introducing new,rare species

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Ecotourism can provide income to areas that might otherwise be destroyed due to unsustainable activities such as logging or mining. This income can incentivize local communities to protect and preserve their surrounding environment and biodiversity.