During the Inventory of Bacterial Genes Present in the Sargasso

During the inventory of bacterial genes present in the Sargasso Sea, a research team concluded that at least 1800 bacterial species were discovered. Based on what you know about this area, what would expect to see in coral reef waters?

A) markedly greater genetic diversity
B) slightly greater genetic diversity
C) slightly smaller genetic diversity
D) markedly smaller genetic diversity
E) equal genetic diversity