Which one of the following factors most determines the highest possible number of species within a local community?
A) The regional species pool
B) Local environmental conditions
C) Species interactions within the community
D) Dispersal and immigration between communities

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The regional species pool determines the highest possible number of species because it represents the total set of species that could potentially colonize and establish in a local community.

Which One of the Following Factors Most Determines the Highest