Question

of the three microscopic communities represented below, which one displays the highest relative species abundance? click or tap the appropriate place in the image.

Explanation:

Step1: Understand relative species abundance

Relative species abundance is the proportion of individuals of a species in a community.

Step2: Analyze each community

• Community 1: There are multiple individuals of one type (the rod - shaped organisms).
• Community 2: Multiple species with more even distribution.
• Community 3: There are multiple individuals of two types (the rod - shaped and the other organism), but not as dominant as in community 1.

Answer:

Community 1