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Definition of Species Richness

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If you were to take a count of the diversity of species in your town, what would you be measuring?

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Genetic diversity

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habitat diversity

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biodiversity

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species richness

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Solution

The correct option is D
species richness

Species richness is the number of different species represented in an ecological community, landscape or region.

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