In comparing the terms "species diversity" and "biodiversity," it would be most correct to say that
A) the two terms are synonyms and can be used interchangeably.
B) "species diversity" refers to number of species in a community; "biodiversity" can encompass genes, species, or communities.
C) "biodiversity" refers to number of species in a community; "species diversity" can encompass genes, species, or communities.
D) "species diversity" is an older term and is being replaced by the term "biodiversity."
E) "biodiversity" is an older term and is being replaced by the term "species diversity."

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"Species diversity" specifically refers to the number of different species in a community, while "biodiversity" is a broader term that can encompass diversity at the genetic level, as well as entire ecosystems and the interactions between different species. Therefore, B is the most correct answer.

In Comparing the Terms "Species Diversity" and "Biodiversity," It Would