Philippe Bouchet and colleagues conducted a massive survey of marine molluscs on the west coast of New Caledonia. For 20% of the total species that were located and identified, only a single specimen was found. Which of the following claims about the diversity of molluscs in this area is best supported by the evidence?

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Finding only a single specimen of 20% of the species suggests that these species are rare in the area, rather than indicating issues with habitat suitability, sampling methods, or that these species are merely passing through.

Philippe Bouchet and Colleagues Conducted a Massive Survey of Marine