Question

of the three microscopic communities represented below, which one displays the highest species richness?

Explanation:

Species richness refers to the number of different species in a community. Community 1 has 3 species (the worm - like organism, the amoeba - like organism, and the rod - shaped organism). Community 2 has 4 species (the worm - like organism, the rod - shaped organism, and two different types of insect - like organisms). Community 3 has 2 species (the amoeba - like organism and the rod - shaped organism).

Answer:

Community 2