Three forest plots were surveyed. Plot 1 contained 5 species, Plot 2 contained 8, Plot 3 contained 12. Total individual counts were similar across plots.
Which plot has the greatest species richness?
- A
Plot 1 (5 species)
- B
All have equal richness.
- C
Plot 2 (8 species)
- Dcheck_circle
Plot 3 (12 species)
Explanation
Species richness is simply the count of distinct species in a sample. Plot 3 has the highest count (12).