According to studies by Dambrine and colleagues, forest plant communities are still being affected by disturbances created by settlements from the time of the Roman Empire. Regions near settlements have _______ than average species richness due to _______.
A) higher; higher soil pH
B) higher; lower phosphorus levels
C) lower; higher soil pH
D) lower; higher phosphorus levels

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Regions near settlements have higher than average species richness due to higher soil pH, which is a result of disturbances from settlements dating back to the Roman Empire.

According to Studies by Dambrine and Colleagues, Forest Plant Communities