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Question

A biologist measures the number of different species in two different forest areas. Forest A has 30 species while Forest B has 45 species. Which forest has greater species richness and why is this significant?

Accepted Answer

Forest B has greater species richness, indicating more diverse ecological interactions.

Answer

Species richness is not a significant measure of diversity.

Answer

Forest A has greater species richness, indicating more diverse ecological interactions.

Answer

Both forests have equal species richness as richness doesn't depend on the number of species.