Two lakes have the same number of species. Most of the fish in Lake 1 are of a single species, with a few individuals each for the remaining species. Lake 2, on the other hand, has about equal numbers of each species. Which lake has higher species diversity?
A)Lake 1
B)Lake 2
C)They are equally diverse.
D)The number and relative abundance of species are not related to diversity.

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Species diversity considers both the number of species and the evenness of their distribution. Lake 2, with equal numbers of each species, has higher species diversity compared to Lake 1, where one species dominates.

Two Lakes Have the Same Number of Species