Which habitat would be expected to have the greatest species richness?
A) An island
B) a polar habitat
C) an ecotone
D) An agricultural habitat
E) A mountain top

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Ecotones, the transitional areas between two different ecosystems, typically have greater species richness because they contain species from both of the adjacent ecosystems as well as species unique to the transitional area itself. This increases biodiversity compared to more homogeneous habitats.

Which Habitat Would Be Expected to Have the Greatest Species