The species richness of a community depends on all of the following factors except
A)the geological history of the region.
B)the productivity of the ecosystem.
C)the abundance of ecological niches.
D)the quality of ecosystem services.
E)the stability of the ecosystem.

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The quality of ecosystem services does not directly influence species richness. Species richness is more directly affected by factors such as geological history, productivity, niche availability, and ecosystem stability, which influence the diversity and number of species that can be supported. Ecosystem services are benefits humans obtain from ecosystems, and while important for human well-being, they do not directly determine species richness.

The Species Richness of a Community Depends on All of the Following