Question

tropical coral reefs are home to thousands of different species. the variety of species in an ecosystem is called biodiversity. tropical coral reefs have some of the highest amounts of biodiversity of all the ecosystems on earth. read the descriptions of three other ecosystems. select the ecosystem with the highest biodiversity. this desert ecosystem often has hot, dry weather. it has many different species of plants and animals that have adaptations for staying cool and storing water. this open ocean ecosystem is home to large fish and marine mammals. because this ecosystem does not have many different habitats, it does not have many different species. this tundra ecosystem is very cold for most of the year. only a few species, such as caribou and wolves, are able to survive under these harsh conditions.

Explanation:

• Desert ecosystem: Has many different species of plants and animals with adaptations.
• Open ocean ecosystem: Doesn't have many different habitats or species.
• Tundra ecosystem: Only a few species can survive due to harsh conditions.

Answer:

Desert ecosystem.