Question

question 16
which of the following would probably not occur if a single species was removed from an ecological community?
the relative species abundance would change.
the community would cease to exist.
the species richness would change.
the diversity of the community would change.

Explanation:

• Relative species abundance: Removing a species changes the proportion of remaining species.
• Species richness: It is the number of species. Removing one reduces it.
• Diversity: Depends on richness and abundance. Removal affects it.
• Community existence: A community has many species. One removal (unless keystone) won't make it cease.

Answer:

The community would cease to exist.