Species richness refers specifically to the ____.
A) numbers of individuals of each species present.
B) ability of larger animals to enrich themselves by successfully preying on smaller ones.
C) number of different species in the habitat.
D) feeding levels at which the animals are located.
E) relative abundance of the species

Question

Species richness refers specifically to the ____.  
A) numbers of individuals of each species present.
B) ability of larger animals to enrich themselves by successfully preying on smaller ones.
C) number of different species in the habitat.
D) feeding levels at which the animals are located.
E) relative abundance of the species

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Species richness refers to the number of different species present in a given habitat or community. It does not take into consideration the abundance or number of individuals of each species.

Species Richness Refers Specifically to the ____