Question

Compare the concepts of population abundance, richness, evenness, and density. Which statement is correct?

A. Abundance refers to the variety of species in a community.
B. Richness represents the total number of individuals in a population.
C. Evenness measures the distribution of individuals among species.
D. Density is a measure of the variety and distribution of species in a community.

Answer 1

Abundance refers to the number of individuals in a population. Richness represents the number of species in a community. Evenness measures the distribution of individuals among species. Density is a measure of the number of individuals per unit area in a population.

Step-by-step explanation:

A. Abundance refers to the number of individuals in a population.

B. Richness represents the number of species in a community.

C. Evenness measures the distribution of individuals among species.

D. Density is a measure of the number of individuals per unit area in a population.