Which statement describes a limitation of a species accumulation curve in terms of its ability to determine whether species diversity has been adequately sampled?
A) It can be used only for a community of large spatial scale.
B) It can be used only for a community of small spatial scale.
C) It assumes that the sampling methods are consistent throughout the study.
D) It assumes a high Shannon index.

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Species accumulation curves assume that the sampling methods are consistent throughout the study to accurately reflect the increase in species observed with additional sampling effort.

Which Statement Describes a Limitation of a Species Accumulation Curve