Question 8

(Multiple Choice)

Refer to the figure.
Refer to the figure.   In the figure, assume that the top line has a slope of 1 and the middle line a slope of 0.7. Which of the three relationships shown illustrates a scenario in which local processes most strongly limit species richness in a community? A) Top B) Middle C) Bottom D) Impossible to say without knowing the beta and gamma diversity for each scenario In the figure, assume that the top line has a slope of 1 and the middle line a slope of 0.7. Which of the three relationships shown illustrates a scenario in which local processes most strongly limit species richness in a community?


A) Top
B) Middle
C) Bottom
D) Impossible to say without knowing the beta and gamma diversity for each scenario

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