Species richness refers specifically to the ____.
A. numbers of individuals of each species present.
B. ability of larger animals to enrich themselves by successfully preying on smaller ones.
C. number of different species in the habitat.
D. feeding levels at which the animals are located.
E. relative abundance of the species
Answer: C
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