Why does high biodiversity result in higher productivity?
A) There are more species so there is more productivity.
B) It is more stable so it is more productive.
C) A variety of plants can exploit every niche and possibly help others get started.
D) A variety of plants can better compete with one another, so none go extinct.
E) A variety of animals can keep any single plant from "taking over."
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