The Number of Roseobacter in the Ocean Describes

Question

The number of Roseobacter in the ocean describes
A) species diversity.
B) species richness.
C) species abundance.
D) species prevalence.

Accepted Answer

The number of Roseobacter in the ocean is describing the species abundance, which refers to the number of individuals of a species present in a given area. Species diversity (A) refers to the variety of different species in a community, while species richness (B) specifically refers to the number of different species present. Species prevalence (D) refers to the proportion of individuals in a population that have a particular characteristic or trait.