The term "biodiversity" refers to
A)a study of ecosystems without consideration of the living organisms.
B)the similarities between species.
C)the rate of extinction of species due to human activities.
D)the total number of species,variation of species,and the ecosystems in which they live.
E)the study of food chains within an ecosystem.

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms in a particular ecosystem, which includes the total number of different species, the genetic variation within species, and the different ecosystems in which they live. It also includes the interactions between the various components of an ecosystem. While extinction rates and food chains are components of biodiversity, they do not fully encompass the entire concept.

The Term "Biodiversity" Refers to